St Nicholas' School Catchment Area
St Nicholas' School is a community special not applicable school in Canterbury, Kent , serving pupils aged 4–19, with 390 pupils, and a capacity of 340 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–19
Age range
390
Pupils
340
Capacity
115%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
St Nicholas' School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for St Nicholas' 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.
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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 Nicholas' School — School Information
- Full address
- Holm Oak Close, Nunnery Fields, Canterbury, CT1 3JJ
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4–19 years
- Free school meals
- 51.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119059
Other Not applicable Schools in Canterbury
If St Nicholas' School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Canterbury are the next closest alternatives.
The King's School Canterbury Catchment Area
Other independent school · CT1 2ES
St Edmund's School Canterbury Catchment Area
Other independent school · CT2 8HU
Kent College (Canterbury) Catchment Area
Other independent school · CT2 9DT
St Faith's At Ash School Limited Catchment Area
Other independent school · CT3 2HH
Junior King's School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CT2 0AY
Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CT2 9AQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — St Nicholas' School
Is St Nicholas' School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St Nicholas' School currently has 390 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 340 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for St Nicholas' School? ▾
Admission to St Nicholas' 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 St Nicholas' School cover? ▾
St Nicholas' School is a not applicable school in Canterbury, Kent, serving pupils aged 4–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for St Nicholas' School? ▾
St Nicholas' School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.