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Winterbourne Academy Catchment Area

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

Winterbourne Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1783 pupils, and a capacity of 1880 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,783

Pupils

1,880

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Winterbourne Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Winterbourne Academy 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.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Winterbourne Academy — School Information

Full address
High Street, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1JL
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Free school meals
12.7% of pupils
DfE URN
145502

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If Winterbourne Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Winterbourne Academy

Is Winterbourne Academy oversubscribed?

Winterbourne Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1880 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Winterbourne Academy?

Admission to Winterbourne Academy 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 Winterbourne Academy cover?

Winterbourne Academy 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 Winterbourne Academy?

Winterbourne Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.