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St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne Catchment Area

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

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne is an academy converter primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 175 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

175

Pupils

210

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne?

The catchment area for St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. South Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne is managed by South Gloucestershire 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 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 →

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne: 210 places, 83% filled: places available

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne has a published admission number of 210 places. 175 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 12.6% 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 →

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne: School Information

Full address
Linden Close, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1LG
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
12.6% of pupils
DfE URN
150822

Other Primary Schools in Bristol

If St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in South Gloucestershire

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across South Gloucestershire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne 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 Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne

What is the catchment area for St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne?

The catchment area for St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. South Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne oversubscribed?

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 175 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with South Gloucestershire.

What is the admissions policy for St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne?

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by South Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne cover?

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne is a primary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne?

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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