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Barton Manor School Catchment Area

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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