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Furley Park Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Furley Park Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Ashford, Kent , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 535 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

535

Pupils

630

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Furley Park Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Furley Park Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Furley Park Primary Academy 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 siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Furley Park Primary Academy 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.

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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Furley Park Primary Academy: 630 places, 85% filled: places available

Furley Park Primary Academy has a published admission number of 630 places. 535 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 630 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. 22.8% of pupils at Furley Park Primary Academy 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 →

Furley Park Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Reed Crescent, Park Farm, Ashford, TN23 3PA
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
22.8% of pupils
DfE URN
140322

Other Primary Schools in Ashford

If Furley Park Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ashford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Furley Park Primary Academy 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: Furley Park Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Furley Park Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Furley Park Primary Academy 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 siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Furley Park Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Furley Park Primary Academy has a capacity of 630 places and currently has 535 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.

What is the admissions policy for Furley Park Primary Academy?

Admission to Furley Park Primary Academy 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 Furley Park Primary Academy cover?

Furley Park Primary Academy is a primary school in Ashford, Kent, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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