Bristol has eight primary schools at or over full capacity, new figures show with parents set to receive primary school offers this month.
The Education Policy Institute said areas with schools operating close to or over capacity see teaching staff facing additional demand. A school is at or in excess of capacity when the number of pupils enrolled is greater than or equal to its number of places.
Department for Education (DfE) figures show 17 schools were at or over capacity in Bristol in the 2021-22 academic year. Eight of these were primary schools which are set to inform prospective pupils on whether or not they have secured a spot at the school. Offers will be sent out on April 17.
Ahead of this, here are the eight primary schools currently at or over capacity in Bristol:
5. Cathedral Primary School, College Square
Cathedral Primary School had 420 school places and 427 pupils. This means it was overcapacity by 1.7%. | Google
6. Elmlea Junior School, Westbury-on-Trym
Elmlea Junior School had 267 school places and 271 pupils. This means it was overcapacity by 1.5%. | Google
7. Cheddar Grove Primary School, Bedminster
Cheddar Grove had 408 school places and 414 pupils. This means it was overcapacity by 1.5%. | Google
8. St Teresa’s Catholic Primary, Southmead
St Teresa’s Catholic Primary had 210 school places and 210 pupils. This means it was at capacity. | Google