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Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Canterbury, Kent , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 86 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

86

Pupils

105

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is managed by Kent and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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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Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 105 places, 82% filled: places available

Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 86 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 27.9% of pupils at Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Kent.

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 →

Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
School Hill, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DE
Local authority
Kent
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
27.9% of pupils
DfE URN
118665

Other Primary Schools in Canterbury

If Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Canterbury are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Kent

Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Kent. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School 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: Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 86 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.

What is the admissions policy for Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School?

Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Kent before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School cover?

Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Canterbury, Kent, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School?

Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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