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Kents Hill Junior School Catchment Area

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

Kents Hill Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Benfleet, Essex , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 348 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

348

Pupils

360

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Kents Hill Junior School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Kents Hill Junior School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. 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: 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 Essex 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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Kents Hill Junior School — School Information

Full address
Kents Hill Road, Benfleet, SS7 5PS
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
10.3% of pupils
DfE URN
137631

Other Primary Schools in Benfleet

If Kents Hill Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Benfleet are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Kents Hill Junior School

Is Kents Hill Junior School oversubscribed?

Kents Hill Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Kents Hill Junior School?

Admission to Kents Hill Junior School is managed by Essex. 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 Kents Hill Junior School cover?

Kents Hill Junior School is a primary school in Benfleet, Essex, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Kents Hill Junior School?

Kents Hill Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.