St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury Catchment Area
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury is an academy converter primary school in Bristol, North Somerset , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 80 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
80
Pupils
105
Capacity
76%
Fill rate
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury?
The catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury is the geographic zone North Somerset 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury is managed by North Somerset and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury: 105 places, 76% filled: places available
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury has a published admission number of 105 places. 80 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 10% 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.
North Somerset 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 North Somerset school admissions →
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury: School Information
- Full address
- Church Lane, Portbury, Bristol, BS20 7TR
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 10% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143283
Other Primary Schools in Bristol
If St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury 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
Other Church of England Schools in North Somerset
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across North Somerset. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Kingshill Church School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Nailsea
Tickenham Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Clevedon
Court-De-Wyck Church School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BRISTOL
St John the Evangelist Church School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Clevedon
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury 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.
Shirehampton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Bristol · 1.7 miles away
Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bristol · 1.8 miles away
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bristol · 2.8 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury
What is the catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury? ▾
The catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury is the geographic zone North Somerset 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury oversubscribed? ▾
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 80 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Somerset.
What is the admissions policy for St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury? ▾
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Somerset before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury cover? ▾
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury is a primary school in Bristol, North Somerset, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.