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Kings Bournemouth Catchment Area

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

Kings Bournemouth is an other independent not applicable school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 14-25, with 74 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

14-25

Age range

74

Pupils

300

Capacity

25%

Fill rate

Kings Bournemouth Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kings Bournemouth?

The catchment area for Kings Bournemouth is the geographic zone Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Kings Bournemouth is set by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole catchment area documents →

Kings Bournemouth: 300 places, 25% filled: places available

Kings Bournemouth has a published admission number of 300 places. 74 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 25%. At 25% full, the school currently has headroom below its 300 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.

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

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole school admissions →

Kings Bournemouth: School Information

Full address
58 Braidley Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6LD
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
14-25 years
DfE URN
138333

Other Not applicable Schools in Bournemouth

If Kings Bournemouth is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bournemouth are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Kings Bournemouth 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: Kings Bournemouth

What is the catchment area for Kings Bournemouth?

The catchment area for Kings Bournemouth is the geographic zone Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Kings Bournemouth oversubscribed?

Kings Bournemouth has a capacity of 300 places and currently has 74 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

What is the admissions policy for Kings Bournemouth?

Admission to Kings Bournemouth is managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. 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 Kings Bournemouth cover?

Kings Bournemouth is a not applicable school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 14-25. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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