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Priory Community School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Priory Community School is a academy converter secondary school in Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1485 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,485

Pupils

1,500

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Priory Community School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Priory Community School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Somerset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by North Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find North Somerset catchment area documents →

Priory Community School — School Information

Full address
Queensway, Weston-Super-Mare, BS22 6BP
Local authority
North Somerset
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
16.9% of pupils
DfE URN
137300

Other Secondary Schools in Weston-Super-Mare

If Priory Community School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Priory Community School

Is Priory Community School oversubscribed?

Priory Community School is operating close to its capacity of 1500 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Priory Community School?

Admission to Priory Community School is managed by North Somerset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Priory Community School cover?

Priory Community School is a secondary school in Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Priory Community School?

Priory Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.