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Newingate School Catchment Area

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

Newingate School is an other independent special not applicable school in Canterbury, Kent , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 27 pupils, and a capacity of 50 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-18

Age range

27

Pupils

50

Capacity

54%

Fill rate

Newingate School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Newingate School?

The catchment area for Newingate School 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 Newingate School 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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Newingate School: 50 places, 54% filled: places available

Newingate School has a published admission number of 50 places. 27 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 54%. At 54% full, the school currently has headroom below its 50 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 →

Newingate School: School Information

Full address
48 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3DT
Local authority
Kent
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-18 years
DfE URN
149398

Other Not applicable Schools in Canterbury

If Newingate School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Canterbury are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Newingate 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: Newingate School

What is the catchment area for Newingate School?

The catchment area for Newingate School 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 Newingate School oversubscribed?

Newingate School has a capacity of 50 places and currently has 27 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.

What is the admissions policy for Newingate School?

Admission to Newingate School 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 Newingate School cover?

Newingate School is a not applicable school in Canterbury, Kent, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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