St Peter's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
St Peter's Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Portishead, North Somerset , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 606 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
606
Pupils
630
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for St Peter's Church of England Primary School 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 Peter's Church of England Primary School 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.
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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 Peter's Church of England Primary School: 630 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
St Peter's Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 606 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 630, North Somerset'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. 5.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Portishead.
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 Peter's Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Hallett's Way, Portishead, BS20 6BT
- 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
- 5.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143285
Other Primary Schools in Portishead
If St Peter's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Portishead are the next closest alternatives.
Other Church of England Schools in North Somerset
St Peter's Church of England Primary School 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 Peter's Church of England 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 · 3.4 miles away
Shirehampton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Bristol · 3.7 miles away
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bristol · 4.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: St Peter's Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for St Peter's Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for St Peter's Church of England Primary School 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 Peter's Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
St Peter's Church of England Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for St Peter's Church of England Primary School? ▾
St Peter's Church of England Primary School 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 Peter's Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Portishead, North Somerset, 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 Peter's Church of England Primary School? ▾
St Peter's Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.