There's no denying Bristol is a popular place to live for families.
With its lush green spaces, huge culture and food scene and excellent shopping, people have been flocking to our city for years.
But because numbers have swelled, there is now fierce competition for the city's best schools.
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At the most sought-after schools, literally hundreds of parents are fighting over one place.
And with Bristol's popularity ever-growing it seems the problem will only increase.
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There were 142 more applications than last year, and the number who missed out on being offered one of their preferred schools rose from 104 to 129.
We have compiled a list of the top 10 most oversubscribed schools for the next academic year 2020/21 starting this September, according to figures released by the three local authorities.
The 10 toughest schools to secure a place in Bristol
1) Whitehall Primary School
Applicants: 316
Places offered: 90
Refused: 226
2) Cathedral Primary School
Applicants: 274
Places offered: 60
Refused: 214
3) St Ursula’s E-ACT Academy
Applicants: 299
Places offered: 90
Refused: 209 (three were later offered a place in the second round of allocations)
4) Victoria Park Primary School
Applicants: 256
Places offered: 60
Refused: 196 (one was later offered a place in the second round of allocations)
5) Elmlea Infant School
Applicants: 258
Places offered: 90
Refused: 168 (four were later offered a place in the second round of allocations)
6) Brunel Field Primary School
Applicants: 206
Places offered: 60
Refused: 146
7) Bishop Road Primary School
Applicants: 261
Places offered: 120
Refused: 141
8) St John’s CE VC Primary School
Applicants: 212
Places offered: 75
Refused: 137
9) Holymead Primary School
Applicants: 226
Places offered: 90
Refused: 136 (one was later offered a place in the second round of allocations)
10) Ashley Down Primary School
Applicants: 195
Places offered: 60
Refused: 135
