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King's Academy Rowner Catchment Area

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

King's Academy Rowner is an academy converter primary school in Gosport, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 208 pupils, and a capacity of 256 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

208

Pupils

256

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

King's Academy Rowner Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for King's Academy Rowner?

The catchment area for King's Academy Rowner is the geographic zone Hampshire 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 siblings. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, King's Academy Rowner sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hampshire. 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 Hampshire 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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King's Academy Rowner: 256 places, 81% filled: places available

King's Academy Rowner has a published admission number of 256 places. 208 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 256 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 50% of pupils at King's Academy Rowner are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Gosport.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Hampshire 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 Hampshire school admissions →

King's Academy Rowner: School Information

Full address
Tichborne Way, Rowner, Gosport, PO13 0BN
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
50% of pupils
DfE URN
146244

Other Primary Schools in Gosport

If King's Academy Rowner is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gosport are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to King's Academy Rowner 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: King's Academy Rowner

What is the catchment area for King's Academy Rowner?

The catchment area for King's Academy Rowner is the geographic zone Hampshire 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 siblings. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is King's Academy Rowner oversubscribed?

King's Academy Rowner has a capacity of 256 places and currently has 208 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hampshire.

What is the admissions policy for King's Academy Rowner?

Admission to King's Academy Rowner is managed by Hampshire. 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's Academy Rowner cover?

King's Academy Rowner is a primary school in Gosport, Hampshire, 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 King's Academy Rowner?

King's Academy Rowner was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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