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Horsted Infant School Catchment Area

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

Horsted Infant School is a community primary school in Chatham, Medway , serving pupils aged 3–7, with 175 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–7

Age range

175

Pupils

180

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Horsted Infant School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Horsted Infant School is set by Medway and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 97% 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 Medway before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Medway catchment area documents →

Horsted Infant School — School Information

Full address
Barberry Avenue, Chatham, ME5 9TF
Local authority
Medway
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–7 years
Free school meals
11.4% of pupils
DfE URN
118442

Other Primary Schools in Chatham

If Horsted Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chatham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Horsted Infant School

Is Horsted Infant School oversubscribed?

Horsted Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 180 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Horsted Infant School?

Admission to Horsted Infant School is managed by Medway. 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 Horsted Infant School cover?

Horsted Infant School is a primary school in Chatham, Medway, serving pupils aged 3–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Horsted Infant School?

Horsted Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.