Iron Acton Church of England Primary School

How places are decided at Iron Acton Church of England Primary School

Iron Acton Church of England Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Iron Acton Church of England Primary School?

Iron Acton Church of England Primary School has 98 pupils on roll.

What ages does Iron Acton Church of England Primary School take?

Iron Acton Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Iron Acton Church of England Primary School located?

Iron Acton Church of England Primary School is located in Bristol, BS37 9UZ, South Gloucestershire.

How do I apply to Iron Acton Church of England Primary School?

Iron Acton Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Iron Acton Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Iron Acton Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from Iron Acton Church of England Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Iron Acton Church of England Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 1.908 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Iron Acton Church of England Primary School?

When Iron Acton Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in public care or a child who was previously in public care but immediately after being in public care became subject to an adoption, child arrangements order (residency order) or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Sibling — Children who have a sibling who will be attending Iron Acton Church of England Primary School at the time of reception admission (i.e. a brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of a parent/carer's partner). Note: The older child must be continuing to attend the school when the younger child is admitted and in every case the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address; 3. Medical reason — Children with an authenticated medical reason for attending the school. Children for whom only this particular school is appropriate due to an exceptional medical condition. Applications will only be considered if supported by a written statement from the applicant's doctor which must demonstrate that there is a very specific connection between the medical need and the facilities or resources of the school. The final decision to accept a child under this category will be made by the Iron Acton & Hawksbury Local Academy Committee through consultation with relevant professionals where necessary, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of a tie between two or more children, when applying criterion 5, the strongest geographical claim will be measured in a straight line from the ordnance survey point from the child's home address (including flats) to the ordnance survey address point of the school using the Local Authority's computerised measuring system with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority. Where there are not enough places available to offer all children a place at the school, a process of random allocation will be followed by the Iron Acton & Hawkesbury Local Academy Committee. This process will be overseen by an independent person.

What is the largest ethnic background at Iron Acton Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.8% of pupils at Iron Acton Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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