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Sevenoaks School Catchment Area

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

Sevenoaks School is an other independent not applicable school in Sevenoaks, Kent , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1244 pupils, and a capacity of 1260 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-18

Age range

1,244

Pupils

1,260

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Sevenoaks School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Sevenoaks School?

The catchment area for Sevenoaks School is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Sevenoaks 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.

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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 →

Sevenoaks School: 1260 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Sevenoaks School has a published admission number of 1260 places. 1244 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1260, 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.

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 →

Sevenoaks School: School Information

Full address
High Street, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks, TN13 1HU
Local authority
Kent
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-18 years
DfE URN
118952

Other Not applicable Schools in Sevenoaks

If Sevenoaks School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Sevenoaks are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Sevenoaks 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: Sevenoaks School

What is the catchment area for Sevenoaks School?

The catchment area for Sevenoaks School is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Sevenoaks School oversubscribed?

Sevenoaks School is operating close to its capacity of 1260 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sevenoaks School?

Admission to Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks School cover?

Sevenoaks School is a not applicable school in Sevenoaks, Kent, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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