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ALP Sittingbourne Catchment Area

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

ALP Sittingbourne is an other independent special not applicable school in Sittingbourne, Kent , serving pupils aged 7-19, with 37 pupils, and a capacity of 40 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7-19

Age range

37

Pupils

40

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

ALP Sittingbourne Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for ALP Sittingbourne?

The catchment area for ALP Sittingbourne is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for ALP Sittingbourne is set by Kent and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Kent catchment area documents →

ALP Sittingbourne: 40 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity

ALP Sittingbourne has a published admission number of 40 places. 37 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 40, Kent's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Kent publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Kent school admissions →

ALP Sittingbourne: School Information

Full address
60, Bell, Sittingbourne, ME10 4HE
Local authority
Kent
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-19 years
DfE URN
149202

Other Not applicable Schools in Sittingbourne

If ALP Sittingbourne is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Sittingbourne are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to ALP Sittingbourne by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: ALP Sittingbourne

What is the catchment area for ALP Sittingbourne?

The catchment area for ALP Sittingbourne is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is ALP Sittingbourne oversubscribed?

ALP Sittingbourne is operating close to its capacity of 40 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for ALP Sittingbourne?

Admission to ALP Sittingbourne is managed by Kent. 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 ALP Sittingbourne cover?

ALP Sittingbourne is a not applicable school in Sittingbourne, Kent, serving pupils aged 7-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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