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Solefield School Catchment Area

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

Solefield School is an other independent not applicable school in Sevenoaks, Kent , serving pupils aged 3-13, with 193 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-13

Age range

193

Pupils

210

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Solefield School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Solefield School?

The catchment area for Solefield 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 Solefield 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: 92% 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 →

Solefield School: 210 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity

Solefield School has a published admission number of 210 places. 193 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 210, 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 →

Solefield School: School Information

Full address
Solefields Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1PH
Local authority
Kent
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-13 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
118981

Other Not applicable Schools in Sevenoaks

If Solefield 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 Solefield 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: Solefield School

What is the catchment area for Solefield School?

The catchment area for Solefield 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 Solefield School oversubscribed?

Solefield School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Solefield School?

Admission to Solefield 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 Solefield School cover?

Solefield School is a not applicable school in Sevenoaks, Kent, serving pupils aged 3-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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