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Holywell Primary School Catchment Area

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

Holywell Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Sittingbourne, Kent , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 206 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

206

Pupils

210

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Holywell Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Holywell 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: 98% 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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Holywell Primary School — School Information

Full address
Forge Lane, Upchurch, Sittingbourne, ME9 7AE
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
14.6% of pupils
DfE URN
147752

Other Primary Schools in Sittingbourne

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Holywell Primary School

Is Holywell Primary School oversubscribed?

Holywell Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Holywell Primary School?

Admission to Holywell 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 Holywell Primary School cover?

Holywell Primary School is a primary school in Sittingbourne, Kent, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Holywell Primary School?

Holywell Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.