Leigh Academy Snowfields Catchment Area
Leigh Academy Snowfields is a free s special not applicable school in Maidstone, Kent , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 303 pupils, and a capacity of 372 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
11-18
Age range
303
Pupils
372
Capacity
81%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Leigh Academy Snowfields Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Leigh Academy Snowfields?
The catchment area for Leigh Academy Snowfields 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 Leigh Academy Snowfields 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.
Find Kent catchment area documents →Leigh Academy Snowfields: 372 places, 81% filled: places available
Leigh Academy Snowfields has a published admission number of 372 places. 303 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 372 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. 34.4% of pupils at Leigh Academy Snowfields are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Kent.
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 →
Leigh Academy Snowfields: School Information
- Full address
- Popesfield Way, Maidstone, ME14 5GA
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Free schools special
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 34.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147870
Other Not applicable Schools in Maidstone
If Leigh Academy Snowfields is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Maidstone are the next closest alternatives.
Sutton Valence School Catchment Area
Other independent school · ME17 3HL
Bower Grove School Catchment Area
Foundation special school · ME16 8NL
Five Acre Wood School Catchment Area
Foundation special school · ME15 9QF
St Helens Montessori School Catchment Area
Other independent school · ME15 0JT
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Catchment Area
Other independent school · ME17 4HT
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · ME16 8AU
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Leigh Academy Snowfields 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Leigh Academy Snowfields
What is the catchment area for Leigh Academy Snowfields? ▾
The catchment area for Leigh Academy Snowfields 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 Leigh Academy Snowfields oversubscribed? ▾
Leigh Academy Snowfields has a capacity of 372 places and currently has 303 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.
What is the admissions policy for Leigh Academy Snowfields? ▾
Admission to Leigh Academy Snowfields 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 Leigh Academy Snowfields cover? ▾
Leigh Academy Snowfields is a not applicable school in Maidstone, 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 Leigh Academy Snowfields? ▾
Leigh Academy Snowfields was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.