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Newington Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Newington Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Sittingbourne, Kent , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 248 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–11

Age range

248

Pupils

236

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Newington Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Newington Church of England Primary School is managed by Kent and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 248 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 236 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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Newington Church of England Primary School — School Information

Full address
School Lane, Newington, Sittingbourne, ME9 7LB
Local authority
Kent
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
35.1% of pupils
DfE URN
118649

Other Primary Schools in Sittingbourne

If Newington Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sittingbourne are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Newington Church of England Primary School

Is Newington Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Newington Church of England Primary School currently has 248 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 236 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Newington Church of England Primary School?

Newington Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Kent before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Newington Church of England Primary School cover?

Newington Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Sittingbourne, 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 Newington Church of England Primary School?

Newington Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.