King Ethelbert School Catchment Area
King Ethelbert School is a academy converter secondary school in Birchington, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 794 pupils, and a capacity of 870 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
794
Pupils
870
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
King Ethelbert School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, King Ethelbert 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.
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.
Find Kent catchment area documents →King Ethelbert School — School Information
- Full address
- Canterbury Road, Birchington, CT7 9BL
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 32% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136584
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Frequently Asked Questions — King Ethelbert School
Is King Ethelbert School oversubscribed? ▾
King Ethelbert School is operating close to its capacity of 870 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for King Ethelbert School? ▾
Admission to King Ethelbert 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 King Ethelbert School cover? ▾
King Ethelbert School is a secondary school in Birchington, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for King Ethelbert School? ▾
King Ethelbert School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.