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Sandwich Infant School Catchment Area

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

Sandwich Infant School is an academy converter primary school in Sandwich, Kent , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 116 pupils, and a capacity of 168 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-7

Age range

116

Pupils

168

Capacity

69%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Sandwich Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Sandwich Infant School?

The catchment area for Sandwich Infant 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.

As an academy, Sandwich Infant 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 →

Sandwich Infant School: 168 places, 69% filled: places available

Sandwich Infant School has a published admission number of 168 places. 116 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 69%. At 69% full, the school currently has headroom below its 168 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Sandwich.

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 →

Sandwich Infant School: School Information

Full address
School Road, Sandwich, CT13 9HT
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-7 years
Free school meals
19% of pupils
DfE URN
148502

Other Primary Schools in Sandwich

If Sandwich Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sandwich are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Sandwich Infant 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Sandwich Infant School

What is the catchment area for Sandwich Infant School?

The catchment area for Sandwich Infant 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 Sandwich Infant School oversubscribed?

Sandwich Infant School has a capacity of 168 places and currently has 116 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.

What is the admissions policy for Sandwich Infant School?

Admission to Sandwich Infant 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 Sandwich Infant School cover?

Sandwich Infant School is a primary school in Sandwich, Kent, serving pupils aged 5-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sandwich Infant School?

Sandwich Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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