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New Road Primary School Catchment Area

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

New Road Primary School is a community primary school in Chatham, Medway , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 366 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

366

Pupils

360

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

New Road Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for New Road Primary School is set by Medway and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 366 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 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 Medway 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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New Road Primary School — School Information

Full address
Bryant Street, Chatham, ME4 5QN
Local authority
Medway
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
42.4% of pupils
DfE URN
118320

Other Primary Schools in Chatham

If New Road Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chatham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — New Road Primary School

Is New Road Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — New Road Primary School currently has 366 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for New Road Primary School?

Admission to New Road Primary School is managed by Medway. 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 New Road Primary School cover?

New Road Primary School is a primary school in Chatham, Medway, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for New Road Primary School?

New Road Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.