Barton Manor School Catchment Area
Barton Manor School is a free s secondary school in Canterbury, Kent , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 449 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-19
Age range
449
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
43%
Fill rate
Barton Manor School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Barton Manor School?
The catchment area for Barton Manor School is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.
Secondary school places at Barton Manor School are allocated by Kent using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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 →Barton Manor School: 1050 places, 43% filled: places available
Barton Manor School has a published admission number of 1050 places. 449 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 43%. At 43% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1050 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 43% of pupils at Barton Manor School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Canterbury.
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 →
Barton Manor School: School Information
- Full address
- Spring Lane, Canterbury, CT1 1SU
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 43% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149039
Other Secondary Schools in Canterbury
If Barton Manor School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Canterbury are the next closest alternatives.
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Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area
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The Archbishop's School Catchment Area
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Orion Spires Catchment Area
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The Canterbury Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · CT2 8QA
Barton Court Grammar School Catchment Area
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Barton Manor School 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Barton Manor School
What is the catchment area for Barton Manor School? ▾
The catchment area for Barton Manor School is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Barton Manor School oversubscribed? ▾
Barton Manor School has a capacity of 1050 places and currently has 449 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.
What is the admissions policy for Barton Manor School? ▾
Admission to Barton Manor School 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 Barton Manor School cover? ▾
Barton Manor School is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.