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Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School is an academy converter primary school in Dover, Kent , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 156 pupils, and a capacity of 232 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

156

Pupils

232

Capacity

67%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery 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, Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery 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.

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Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School: 232 places, 67% filled: places available

Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 232 places. 156 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 67%. At 67% full, the school currently has headroom below its 232 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. 37.9% of pupils at Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Kent.

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 →

Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Heathfield Avenue, Dover, CT16 2PB
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
37.9% of pupils
DfE URN
138170

Other Primary Schools in Dover

If Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dover are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery 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: Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery 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 Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School has a capacity of 232 places and currently has 156 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.

What is the admissions policy for Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School?

Admission to Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery 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 Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School cover?

Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Dover, Kent, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School?

Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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