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King's School Catchment Area

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

King's School is an other independent not applicable school in Plymouth , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 281 pupils, and a capacity of 230 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

281

Pupils

230

Capacity

122%

Fill rate

King's School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for King's School?

The catchment area for King's School is the geographic zone Plymouth 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Plymouth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to King's School is managed by Plymouth and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 281 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 230 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Plymouth 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 School: heavily oversubscribed at 122% capacity

King's School has a published admission number of 230 places. 281 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 122%. At 122% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Plymouth allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

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

Plymouth 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 Plymouth school admissions →

King's School: School Information

Full address
Hartley Road, Mannamead, Plymouth, PL3 5LW
Local authority
Plymouth
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Christian
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
113595

Other Not applicable Schools in Plymouth

If King's School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Plymouth are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to King's School 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 School

What is the catchment area for King's School?

The catchment area for King's School is the geographic zone Plymouth 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Plymouth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is King's School oversubscribed?

Yes, King's School currently has 281 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 230 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for King's School?

King's School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Plymouth before each admissions cycle.

What age range does King's School cover?

King's School is a not applicable school in Plymouth, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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