Cheriton Primary School Catchment Area
Cheriton Primary School is a foundation primary school in Folkestone, Kent , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 404 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
404
Pupils
420
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Cheriton Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Cheriton 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.
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 →Cheriton Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Church Road, Folkestone, CT20 3EP
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 27.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118480
Other Primary Schools in Folkestone
If Cheriton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Folkestone are the next closest alternatives.
Hawkinge Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · CT18 7BN
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
Lyminge Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CT18 8JA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cheriton Primary School
Is Cheriton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Cheriton Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Cheriton Primary School? ▾
Admission to Cheriton 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 Cheriton Primary School cover? ▾
Cheriton Primary School is a primary school in Folkestone, Kent, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.