The Castle School Catchment Area
The Castle School is an academy converter secondary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1449 pupils, and a capacity of 1733 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-18
Age range
1,449
Pupils
1,733
Capacity
84%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
The Castle School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Castle School?
The catchment area for The Castle School is the geographic zone South Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. South Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, The Castle School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with South Gloucestershire. 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 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 →The Castle School: 1733 places, 84% filled: places available
The Castle School has a published admission number of 1733 places. 1449 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1733 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. 14.7% 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 →
The Castle School: School Information
- Full address
- Park Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1HT
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 14.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139348
Other Secondary Schools in Bristol
If The Castle School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.
Brimsham Green School Catchment Area
Community school · BS37 7LB
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BS1 6RT
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BS14 9LS
John Cabot Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BS15 8BD
Bristol Brunel Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BS15 1NU
Bristol Cathedral Choir School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BS1 5TS
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to The Castle 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Castle School
What is the catchment area for The Castle School? ▾
The catchment area for The Castle School is the geographic zone South Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. South Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Castle School oversubscribed? ▾
The Castle School has a capacity of 1733 places and currently has 1449 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with South Gloucestershire.
What is the admissions policy for The Castle School? ▾
Admission to The Castle School is managed by South Gloucestershire. 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 The Castle School cover? ▾
The Castle School is a secondary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Castle School? ▾
The Castle School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.