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Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs Catchment Area

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

Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs is a foundation primary school in Broadstairs, Kent , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 409 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

409

Pupils

420

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs?

The catchment area for Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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.

The catchment area for Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs 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: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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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Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs: 420 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs has a published admission number of 420 places. 409 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Kent's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 43% of pupils at Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs 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 Broadstairs.

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 →

Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs: School Information

Full address
Rumfields Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2PW
Local authority
Kent
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
43% of pupils
DfE URN
118534

Other Primary Schools in Broadstairs

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs 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: Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs

What is the catchment area for Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs?

The catchment area for Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs oversubscribed?

Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs?

Admission to Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs 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 Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs cover?

Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs is a primary school in Broadstairs, Kent, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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