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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Catchment Area

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

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford is a voluntary aided primary school in Dartford, Kent , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 422 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

422

Pupils

420

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford?

The catchment area for Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford is managed by Kent and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 422 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford: at or above its 420 place limit

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford has a published admission number of 420 places. 422 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Kent allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 15.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Dartford.

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 →

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford: School Information

Full address
Chatsworth Road, Dartford, DA1 5AF
Local authority
Kent
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
15.6% of pupils
DfE URN
118859

Other Primary Schools in Dartford

If Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dartford are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Kent

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Kent. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford 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: Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford

What is the catchment area for Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford?

The catchment area for Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford oversubscribed?

Yes, Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford currently has 422 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford?

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Kent before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford cover?

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford is a primary school in Dartford, 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 Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford?

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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