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Severn Beach Primary School Catchment Area

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

Severn Beach Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 151 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

151

Pupils

150

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Severn Beach Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Severn Beach Primary School?

The catchment area for Severn Beach Primary School is the geographic zone South Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. South Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Severn Beach Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with South Gloucestershire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 151 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 150 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

Find South Gloucestershire catchment area documents →

Severn Beach Primary School: at or above its 150 place limit

Severn Beach Primary School has a published admission number of 150 places. 151 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 150 places. South Gloucestershire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 16.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bristol.

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

South Gloucestershire 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. Find South Gloucestershire school admissions →

Severn Beach Primary School: School Information

Full address
Ableton Lane, Severn Beach, Bristol, BS35 4PP
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
16.6% of pupils
DfE URN
141174

Other Primary Schools in Bristol

If Severn Beach Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Severn Beach Primary 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: Severn Beach Primary School

What is the catchment area for Severn Beach Primary School?

The catchment area for Severn Beach Primary School is the geographic zone South Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. South Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Severn Beach Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Severn Beach Primary School currently has 151 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 150 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Severn Beach Primary School?

Admission to Severn Beach Primary School is managed by South Gloucestershire. 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 Severn Beach Primary School cover?

Severn Beach Primary School is a primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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