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St Richard's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Richard's Catholic Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Dover, Kent , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 192 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

192

Pupils

210

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

St Richard's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Richard's Catholic 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.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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St Richard's Catholic Primary School — School Information

Full address
Castle Avenue, Dover, CT16 1EZ
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
35.4% of pupils
DfE URN
141497

Other Primary Schools in Dover

If St Richard's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dover are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Richard's Catholic Primary School

Is St Richard's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

St Richard's Catholic Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Richard's Catholic Primary School?

St Richard's Catholic 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 Richard's Catholic Primary School cover?

St Richard's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Dover, Kent, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Richard's Catholic Primary School?

St Richard's Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.