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Borden Grammar School Catchment Area

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

Borden Grammar School is a academy converter secondary school in Sittingbourne, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 928 pupils, and a capacity of 949 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

928

Pupils

949

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Borden Grammar School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Borden Grammar School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Kent may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Borden Grammar School — School Information

Full address
Avenue of Remembrance, Sittingbourne, ME10 4DB
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
11.1% of pupils
DfE URN
137800

Other Secondary Schools in Sittingbourne

If Borden Grammar School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Sittingbourne are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Borden Grammar School

Is Borden Grammar School oversubscribed?

Borden Grammar School is operating close to its capacity of 949 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Borden Grammar School?

Borden Grammar School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Kent publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Borden Grammar School cover?

Borden Grammar School is a secondary school in Sittingbourne, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Borden Grammar School?

Borden Grammar School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.