St Johns Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
St Johns Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Canterbury, Kent , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 436 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
436
Pupils
420
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
St Johns Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
Admission to St Johns Church of England Primary School is managed by Kent and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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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 →St Johns Church of England Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- St John's Place, Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1BD
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 48.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137071
Other Primary Schools in Canterbury
If St Johns Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Canterbury are the next closest alternatives.
Blean Primary School Catchment Area
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Hoath Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CT3 4LA
Preston Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CT3 1HB
Wingham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CT3 1BD
Parkside Community Foundation Primary School Catchment Area
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Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CT4 5JX
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Frequently Asked Questions — St Johns Church of England Primary School
Is St Johns Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St Johns Church of England Primary School currently has 436 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for St Johns Church of England Primary School? ▾
St Johns Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Kent before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St Johns Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
St Johns Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Canterbury, Kent, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for St Johns Church of England Primary School? ▾
St Johns Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.