Elms School Catchment Area
Elms School is a foundation special not applicable school in Dover, Kent , serving pupils aged 5-16, with 138 pupils. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
5-16
Age range
138
Pupils
Good
Ofsted 2017
Elms School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Elms School?
The catchment area for Elms School 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 Elms 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 →Elms School: School Information
- Full address
- Elms Vale Road, Dover, CT17 9PS
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Foundation special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 5-16 years
- Free school meals
- 82.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119046
Other Not applicable Schools in Dover
If Elms School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Dover are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Elms 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.
The Sallygate School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · Temple Ewell · 1.7 miles away
The Beacon Folkestone Catchment Area
Foundation special school · Folkestone · 5.1 miles away
Compass Community School Coastal Park Catchment Area
Other independent special school · Folkestone · 5.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Elms School
What is the catchment area for Elms School? ▾
The catchment area for Elms School 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 Elms School oversubscribed? ▾
Elms School has a capacity of N/A places and currently has 138 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.
What is the admissions policy for Elms School? ▾
Admission to Elms 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 Elms School cover? ▾
Elms School is a not applicable school in Dover, Kent, serving pupils aged 5-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Elms School? ▾
Elms School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.