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St Matthias Academy Catchment Area

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

St Matthias Academy is an academy alternative provision converter not applicable school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 5-16, with 43 pupils, and a capacity of 93 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-16

Age range

43

Pupils

93

Capacity

46%

Fill rate

St Matthias Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Matthias Academy?

The catchment area for St Matthias Academy 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, 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.

As an academy, St Matthias Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bristol, City of. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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 →

St Matthias Academy: 93 places, 46% filled: places available

St Matthias Academy has a published admission number of 93 places. 43 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 46%. At 46% full, the school currently has headroom below its 93 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. 79.1% of pupils at St Matthias Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Bristol.

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) →

St Matthias Academy: School Information

Full address
Alexandra Park, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2BG
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Academy alternative provision converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-16 years
Free school meals
79.1% of pupils
DfE URN
144285

Other Not applicable Schools in Bristol

If St Matthias Academy 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 St Matthias Academy 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: St Matthias Academy

What is the catchment area for St Matthias Academy?

The catchment area for St Matthias Academy 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, 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 St Matthias Academy oversubscribed?

St Matthias Academy has a capacity of 93 places and currently has 43 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bristol, City of.

What is the admissions policy for St Matthias Academy?

Admission to St Matthias Academy 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 St Matthias Academy cover?

St Matthias Academy is a not applicable school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 5-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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