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Meopham Community Academy Catchment Area

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

Meopham Community Academy is a academy converter primary school in Gravesend, Kent , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 445 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–11

Age range

445

Pupils

420

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Meopham Community Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Meopham Community Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 445 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 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 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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Meopham Community Academy — School Information

Full address
Longfield Road, Meopham, Gravesend, DA13 0JW
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
7.8% of pupils
DfE URN
136351

Other Primary Schools in Gravesend

If Meopham Community Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gravesend are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Meopham Community Academy

Is Meopham Community Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Meopham Community Academy currently has 445 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Meopham Community Academy?

Admission to Meopham Community Academy 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 Meopham Community Academy cover?

Meopham Community Academy is a primary school in Gravesend, Kent, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Meopham Community Academy?

Meopham Community Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.