Shirehampton Primary School Catchment Area
Shirehampton Primary School is a community primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 493 pupils, and a capacity of 496 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2-11
Age range
493
Pupils
496
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Shirehampton Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Shirehampton Primary School?
The catchment area for Shirehampton Primary School is the geographic zone Bristol, City of 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. Bristol, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Shirehampton Primary School is set by Bristol, City of and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bristol, City of before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bristol, City of catchment area documents →Shirehampton Primary School: 496 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
Shirehampton Primary School has a published admission number of 496 places. 493 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 496, 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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 30.8% of pupils at Shirehampton Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bristol, City of.
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) →
Shirehampton Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- St Mary's Walk, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 9RR
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 30.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 132196
Other Primary Schools in Bristol
If Shirehampton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.
Brunel Field Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BS7 9JT
Ashley Down Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BS7 9PD
Broomhill Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BS4 4NZ
Chester Park Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BS16 3NX
Chester Park Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · BS16 3QG
Glenfrome Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BS5 6TY
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Shirehampton 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.
Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bristol · 0.6 miles away
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bristol · 1.1 miles away
Oasis Academy Bank Leaze Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Bristol · 1.9 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Shirehampton Primary School
What is the catchment area for Shirehampton Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Shirehampton Primary School is the geographic zone Bristol, City of 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. 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 Shirehampton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Shirehampton Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 496 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Shirehampton Primary School? ▾
Admission to Shirehampton Primary School is managed by Bristol, City of. 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 Shirehampton Primary School cover? ▾
Shirehampton Primary School is a primary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Shirehampton Primary School? ▾
Shirehampton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.