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Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary Catchment Area

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

Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary is an other independent special not applicable school in Deal, Kent , serving pupils aged 10-19, with 29 pupils, and a capacity of 36 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

10-19

Age range

29

Pupils

36

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary?

The catchment area for Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary is the geographic zone Kent 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. Kent 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 Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary is set by Kent 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 Kent 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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Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary: 36 places, 81% filled: places available

Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary has a published admission number of 36 places. 29 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 36 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.

Kent 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 Kent school admissions →

Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary: School Information

Full address
Ringwould Road, Ringwould, Deal, CT14 8DW
Local authority
Kent
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
10-19 years
DfE URN
119013

Other Not applicable Schools in Deal

If Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Deal are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary 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: Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary

What is the catchment area for Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary?

The catchment area for Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary is the geographic zone Kent 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. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary oversubscribed?

Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary has a capacity of 36 places and currently has 29 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.

What is the admissions policy for Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary?

Admission to Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary 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 Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary cover?

Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary is a not applicable school in Deal, Kent, serving pupils aged 10-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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