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Dorton College of Further Education Catchment Area

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

Dorton College of Further Education is a special post 16 institution not applicable school in Orpington, Kent , serving pupils aged 16-25, and a capacity of 69 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

16-25

Age range

69

Capacity

Dorton College of Further Education Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Dorton College of Further Education?

The catchment area for Dorton College of Further Education is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Dorton College of Further Education 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.

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Dorton College of Further Education: School Information

Full address
'The Hub' - 4th Floor, Orpington Campus, Bromley, Orpington, BR6 0TE
Local authority
Kent
School type
Special post 16 institution
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
16-25 years
DfE URN
133001

Other Not applicable Schools in Orpington

If Dorton College of Further Education is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Orpington are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Dorton College of Further Education 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: Dorton College of Further Education

What is the catchment area for Dorton College of Further Education?

The catchment area for Dorton College of Further Education is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Dorton College of Further Education oversubscribed?

Dorton College of Further Education has a capacity of 69 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.

What is the admissions policy for Dorton College of Further Education?

Admission to Dorton College of Further Education 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 Dorton College of Further Education cover?

Dorton College of Further Education is a not applicable school in Orpington, Kent, serving pupils aged 16-25. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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