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Blean Primary School Catchment Area

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

Blean Primary School is a community primary school in Canterbury, Kent , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 427 pupils, and a capacity of 469 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

427

Pupils

469

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2016

Blean Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Blean Primary School 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: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Blean Primary School — School Information

Full address
Whitstable Road, Blean, Canterbury, CT2 9ED
Local authority
Kent
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
8.4% of pupils
DfE URN
118356

Other Primary Schools in Canterbury

If Blean Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Canterbury are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Blean Primary School

Is Blean Primary School oversubscribed?

Blean Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 469 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Blean Primary School?

Admission to Blean Primary 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 Blean Primary School cover?

Blean Primary School is a primary school in Canterbury, Kent, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Blean Primary School?

Blean Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.