Springhead Park Primary School Catchment Area
Springhead Park Primary School is a free s primary school in Northfleet, Kent , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 412 pupils, and a capacity of 472 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
412
Pupils
472
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Springhead Park Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Springhead Park Primary School?
The catchment area for Springhead Park Primary 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.
The catchment area for Springhead Park 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.
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 →Springhead Park Primary School: 472 places, 87% filled: places available
Springhead Park Primary School has a published admission number of 472 places. 412 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 472 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. 17% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Northfleet.
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 →
Springhead Park Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Springhead Parkway, Springhead Park, Northfleet, DA11 8BY
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 17% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147850
Other Primary Schools in Northfleet
If Springhead Park Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Northfleet are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Springhead Park Primary 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Springhead Park Primary School
What is the catchment area for Springhead Park Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Springhead Park Primary 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 Springhead Park Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Springhead Park Primary School has a capacity of 472 places and currently has 412 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.
What is the admissions policy for Springhead Park Primary School? ▾
Admission to Springhead Park 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 Springhead Park Primary School cover? ▾
Springhead Park Primary School is a primary school in Northfleet, Kent, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Springhead Park Primary School? ▾
Springhead Park Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.