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Grove Park Primary School Catchment Area

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

Grove Park Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Sittingbourne, Kent , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 400 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

400

Pupils

420

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Grove Park Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Grove Park 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: 95% 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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Grove Park Primary School — School Information

Full address
Hilton Drive, Sittingbourne, ME10 1PT
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
27.5% of pupils
DfE URN
138151

Other Primary Schools in Sittingbourne

If Grove Park Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sittingbourne are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Grove Park Primary School

Is Grove Park Primary School oversubscribed?

Grove Park Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Grove Park Primary School?

Admission to Grove Park 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 Grove Park Primary School cover?

Grove Park Primary School is a primary school in Sittingbourne, 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 Grove Park Primary School?

Grove Park Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.