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Cliftonville Primary School Catchment Area

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

Cliftonville Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Margate, Kent , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 845 pupils, and a capacity of 862 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

845

Pupils

862

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Cliftonville Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Cliftonville 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: 98% 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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Cliftonville Primary School — School Information

Full address
Northumberland Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate, CT9 3LY
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
50% of pupils
DfE URN
140012

Other Primary Schools in Margate

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Cliftonville Primary School

Is Cliftonville Primary School oversubscribed?

Cliftonville Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 862 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Cliftonville Primary School?

Admission to Cliftonville 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 Cliftonville Primary School cover?

Cliftonville Primary School is a primary school in Margate, 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 Cliftonville Primary School?

Cliftonville Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.