Watermore Primary School Catchment Area
Watermore Primary School is a community primary school in Frampton Cotterell, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 412 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
412
Pupils
420
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Watermore Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Watermore Primary School?
The catchment area for Watermore Primary School 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 siblings. South Gloucestershire 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 Watermore Primary School is set by South Gloucestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 →Watermore Primary School: 420 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Watermore Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 412 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, South Gloucestershire'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. 20.9% of pupils at Watermore Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across South Gloucestershire.
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 →
Watermore Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Lower Stone Close, Frampton Cotterell, BS36 2LE
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 20.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136066
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Watermore 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.
The Manor Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bristol · 0.6 miles away
Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bristol · 0.7 miles away
Elm Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Bristol · 1.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Watermore Primary School
What is the catchment area for Watermore Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Watermore Primary School 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 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 Watermore Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Watermore Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Watermore Primary School? ▾
Admission to Watermore Primary 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 Watermore Primary School cover? ▾
Watermore Primary School is a primary school in Frampton Cotterell, 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 Watermore Primary School? ▾
Watermore Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.