Preston Primary School Catchment Area
Preston Primary School is a community primary school in Canterbury, Kent , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 122 pupils, and a capacity of 133 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
122
Pupils
133
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Preston Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Preston Primary School?
The catchment area for Preston Primary School is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 Preston Primary 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.
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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.
Find Kent catchment area documents →Preston Primary School: 133 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity
Preston Primary School has a published admission number of 133 places. 122 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 133, Kent's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Canterbury.
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 →
Preston Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Mill Lane, Preston, Canterbury, CT3 1HB
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 11.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118401
Other Primary Schools in Canterbury
If Preston Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Canterbury are the next closest alternatives.
Blean Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CT2 9ED
Hoath Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CT3 4LA
Wingham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CT3 1BD
Parkside Community Foundation Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · CT1 1EP
Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CT4 5JX
Chislet Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CT3 4DU
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Preston Primary 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.
Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Canterbury · 2.3 miles away
Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Canterbury · 2.5 miles away
Water Meadows Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Canterbury · 3.1 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Preston Primary School
What is the catchment area for Preston Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Preston Primary School is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 Preston Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Preston Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 133 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Preston Primary School? ▾
Admission to Preston 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 Preston Primary School cover? ▾
Preston 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 Preston Primary School? ▾
Preston Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.