The Downs Preparatory School Catchment Area
The Downs Preparatory School is an other independent not applicable school in Bristol, North Somerset , serving pupils aged 4-13, with 262 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
4-13
Age range
262
Pupils
300
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
The Downs Preparatory School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Downs Preparatory School?
The catchment area for The Downs Preparatory School is the geographic zone North Somerset 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. North Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for The Downs Preparatory School is set by North Somerset and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 →The Downs Preparatory School: 300 places, 87% filled: places available
The Downs Preparatory School has a published admission number of 300 places. 262 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 300 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.
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 →
The Downs Preparatory School: School Information
- Full address
- Charlton Drive, Wraxall, Bristol, BS48 1PF
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4-13 years
- DfE URN
- 109361
Other Not applicable Schools in Bristol
If The Downs Preparatory School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.
Clifton College Catchment Area
Other independent school · BS8 3EZ
Badminton School Catchment Area
Other independent school · BS9 3BA
Cleve House School Catchment Area
Other independent school · BS4 2PN
Tockington Manor School Catchment Area
Other independent school · BS32 4NY
Bristol Grammar School Catchment Area
Other independent school · BS8 1SR
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Catchment Area
Other independent school · BS8 1JX
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to The Downs Preparatory 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 Downs Preparatory School
What is the catchment area for The Downs Preparatory School? ▾
The catchment area for The Downs Preparatory School is the geographic zone North Somerset 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. North Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Downs Preparatory School oversubscribed? ▾
The Downs Preparatory School has a capacity of 300 places and currently has 262 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Somerset.
What is the admissions policy for The Downs Preparatory School? ▾
Admission to The Downs Preparatory School is managed by North Somerset. 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 Downs Preparatory School cover? ▾
The Downs Preparatory School is a not applicable school in Bristol, North Somerset, serving pupils aged 4-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.