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Petham Primary School Catchment Area

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

Petham Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Canterbury, Kent , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 103 pupils, and a capacity of 115 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

103

Pupils

115

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Petham Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Petham 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.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Petham Primary School — School Information

Full address
Petham, Canterbury, CT4 5RD
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
14.6% of pupils
DfE URN
139810

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If Petham Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Canterbury are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Petham Primary School

Is Petham Primary School oversubscribed?

Petham Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 115 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Petham Primary School?

Admission to Petham 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 Petham Primary School cover?

Petham Primary School is a primary school in Canterbury, Kent, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Petham Primary School?

Petham Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.