Swingate Primary School Catchment Area
Swingate Primary School is a community primary school in Chatham, Medway , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 654 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
654
Pupils
630
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Swingate Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Swingate Primary School is set by Medway 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 Medway before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Medway catchment area documents →Swingate Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Sultan Road, Lordswood, Chatham, ME5 8TJ
- Local authority
- Medway
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 11.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118509
Other Primary Schools in Chatham
If Swingate Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chatham are the next closest alternatives.
Greenvale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ME4 5UP
New Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ME4 5QN
Horsted Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · ME5 9TF
Horsted Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · ME5 9TF
Tunbury Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ME5 9HY
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · ME4 3ST
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Frequently Asked Questions — Swingate Primary School
Is Swingate Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Swingate Primary School currently has 654 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Swingate Primary School? ▾
Admission to Swingate Primary School is managed by Medway. 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 Swingate Primary School cover? ▾
Swingate Primary School is a primary school in Chatham, Medway, 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 Swingate Primary School? ▾
Swingate Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.