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Chartham Primary School Catchment Area

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

Chartham Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Canterbury, Kent , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 386 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

386

Pupils

420

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Chartham Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Chartham Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 92% 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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Chartham Primary School — School Information

Full address
Shalmsford Street, Chartham, Canterbury, CT4 7QN
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
30.8% of pupils
DfE URN
148500

Other Primary Schools in Canterbury

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Chartham Primary School

Is Chartham Primary School oversubscribed?

Chartham Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Chartham Primary School?

Admission to Chartham 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 Chartham Primary School cover?

Chartham Primary School is a primary school in Canterbury, Kent, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Chartham Primary School?

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