Barnsole Primary School Catchment Area
Barnsole Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Gillingham, Medway , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 665 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
665
Pupils
630
Capacity
106%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Barnsole Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Barnsole Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Medway. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Medway before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Medway catchment area documents →Barnsole Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Barnsole Road, Gillingham, ME7 2JG
- Local authority
- Medway
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 36.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144423
Other Primary Schools in Gillingham
If Barnsole Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gillingham are the next closest alternatives.
Stower Provost Community School Catchment Area
Community school · SP8 5LX
Hempstead Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · ME7 3HJ
Hempstead Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · ME7 3QG
Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · ME7 3JY
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · ME8 9NP
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · ME7 1YH
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Frequently Asked Questions — Barnsole Primary School
Is Barnsole Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Barnsole Primary School currently has 665 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Barnsole Primary School? ▾
Admission to Barnsole Primary School is managed by Medway. 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 Barnsole Primary School cover? ▾
Barnsole Primary School is a primary school in Gillingham, Medway, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Barnsole Primary School? ▾
Barnsole Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.