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Sandling Primary School Catchment Area

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

Sandling Primary School is a community primary school in Maidstone, Kent , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 416 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

416

Pupils

420

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Sandling Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Sandling 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% 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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Sandling Primary School — School Information

Full address
Ashburnham Road, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, ME14 2JG
Local authority
Kent
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
6.7% of pupils
DfE URN
118511

Other Primary Schools in Maidstone

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Sandling Primary School

Is Sandling Primary School oversubscribed?

Sandling Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sandling Primary School?

Admission to Sandling 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 Sandling Primary School cover?

Sandling Primary School is a primary school in Maidstone, 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 Sandling Primary School?

Sandling Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.