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Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Catchment Area

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

Queen Elizabeth's Hospital is an other independent not applicable school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 7-18, with 754 pupils, and a capacity of 790 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7-18

Age range

754

Pupils

790

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Queen Elizabeth's Hospital?

The catchment area for Queen Elizabeth's Hospital is the geographic zone Bristol, City of uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Bristol, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Queen Elizabeth's Hospital is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Bristol, City of may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Bristol, City of before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

Find Bristol, City of catchment area documents →

Queen Elizabeth's Hospital: 790 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

Queen Elizabeth's Hospital has a published admission number of 790 places. 754 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 790, Bristol, City of's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bristol, City of publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Bristol, City of Council school admissions (official) →

Queen Elizabeth's Hospital: School Information

Full address
Berkeley Place, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1JX
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-18 years
Religious character
Christian
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
109370

Other Not applicable Schools in Bristol

If Queen Elizabeth's Hospital is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Queen Elizabeth's Hospital by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Queen Elizabeth's Hospital

What is the catchment area for Queen Elizabeth's Hospital?

The catchment area for Queen Elizabeth's Hospital is the geographic zone Bristol, City of uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Bristol, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Queen Elizabeth's Hospital oversubscribed?

Queen Elizabeth's Hospital is operating close to its capacity of 790 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Queen Elizabeth's Hospital?

Queen Elizabeth's Hospital is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Bristol, City of publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Queen Elizabeth's Hospital cover?

Queen Elizabeth's Hospital is a not applicable school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 7-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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