Castle Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Castle Hill Community Primary School is a community primary school in Folkestone, Kent , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 414 pupils, and a capacity of 406 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
414
Pupils
406
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Castle Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Castle Hill Community 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.
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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.
Find Kent catchment area documents →Castle Hill Community Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Sidney Street, Folkestone, CT19 6HG
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 59.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 133177
Other Primary Schools in Folkestone
If Castle Hill Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Folkestone are the next closest alternatives.
Hawkinge Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · CT18 7BN
Cheriton Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · CT20 3EP
Sandgate Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CT20 3QU
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CT18 7HB
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CT20 3JJ
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CT19 6AL
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Frequently Asked Questions — Castle Hill Community Primary School
Is Castle Hill Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Castle Hill Community Primary School currently has 414 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 406 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Castle Hill Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to Castle Hill Community 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 Castle Hill Community Primary School cover? ▾
Castle Hill Community Primary School is a primary school in Folkestone, 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 Castle Hill Community Primary School? ▾
Castle Hill Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.