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Redmaids' High School Catchment Area

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

Redmaids' High School is an other independent not applicable school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 6-19, with 794 pupils, and a capacity of 840 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

6-19

Age range

794

Pupils

840

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Redmaids' High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Redmaids' High School?

The catchment area for Redmaids' High School 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 Redmaids' High School 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 →

Redmaids' High School: 840 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

Redmaids' High School has a published admission number of 840 places. 794 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 840, 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) →

Redmaids' High School: School Information

Full address
Westbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3AW
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
6-19 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
109371

Other Not applicable Schools in Bristol

If Redmaids' High School 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 Redmaids' High School 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: Redmaids' High School

What is the catchment area for Redmaids' High School?

The catchment area for Redmaids' High School 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 Redmaids' High School oversubscribed?

Redmaids' High School is operating close to its capacity of 840 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Redmaids' High School?

Redmaids' High School 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 Redmaids' High School cover?

Redmaids' High School is a not applicable school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 6-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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