Thamesview School Catchment Area
Thamesview School is a foundation secondary school in Gravesend, Kent , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 955 pupils, and a capacity of 910 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-18
Age range
955
Pupils
910
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Thamesview School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Thamesview School?
The catchment area for Thamesview School is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.
Secondary school places at Thamesview School are allocated by Kent using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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 →Thamesview School: at or above its 910 place limit
Thamesview School has a published admission number of 910 places. 955 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 105%. The school is at or above its published limit of 910 places. Kent allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 46.1% of pupils at Thamesview School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Gravesend.
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 →
Thamesview School: School Information
- Full address
- Thong Lane, Gravesend, DA12 4LF
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 46.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118879
Other Secondary Schools in Gravesend
If Thamesview School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Gravesend are the next closest alternatives.
Northfleet School for Girls Catchment Area
Foundation school · DA11 8AQ
Northfleet Technology College Catchment Area
Foundation school · DA11 8BG
St John's Catholic Comprehensive Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · DA12 2JW
Gravesend Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DA12 2PR
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Catchment Area
Academy converter · DA11 0JE
Meopham School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · DA13 0AH
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Thamesview 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: Thamesview School
What is the catchment area for Thamesview School? ▾
The catchment area for Thamesview School is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Thamesview School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Thamesview School currently has 955 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 910 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Thamesview School? ▾
Admission to Thamesview 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 Thamesview School cover? ▾
Thamesview School is a secondary school in Gravesend, Kent, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Thamesview School? ▾
Thamesview School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.