Palm Bay Primary School Catchment Area
Palm Bay Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Margate, Kent , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 414 pupils, and a capacity of 428 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5–11
Age range
414
Pupils
428
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Palm Bay Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Palm Bay Primary School 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.
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 →Palm Bay Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Palm Bay Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate, CT9 3PP
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–11 years
- Free school meals
- 29.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148992
Other Primary Schools in Margate
If Palm Bay Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Margate are the next closest alternatives.
Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CT9 1LU
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Foundation school · CT9 5PA
Northdown Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CT9 3RE
Salmestone Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CT9 4DB
Drapers Mills Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CT9 2SP
Cliftonville Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CT9 3LY
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Frequently Asked Questions — Palm Bay Primary School
Is Palm Bay Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Palm Bay Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 428 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Palm Bay Primary School? ▾
Admission to Palm Bay Primary 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 Palm Bay Primary School cover? ▾
Palm Bay Primary School is a primary school in Margate, Kent, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.