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How to Apply
a primary school place (Reception)’ published by Bath and North East Somerset Local Authority. This explains the application procedure in detail and the time frame for submitting applications.

Understanding Catchment Distances

Most schools allocate remaining places based on straight-line distance from the school gates after priority criteria (like Looked After Children or Siblings) are met. As a result, exact "catchment postcodes" do not permanently exist. The cut-off distance shrinks or expands every single year depending on local birth rates and application volume.

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