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The John Wallis Church of England Academy Catchment Area

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

The John Wallis Church of England Academy is a academy sponsor led special school in Ashford, Kent , serving pupils aged 3–19, with 1731 pupils, and a capacity of 1790 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–19

Age range

1,731

Pupils

1,790

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

The John Wallis Church of England Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to The John Wallis Church of England Academy follows a different process from mainstream schools. Kent assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

For more information on how Kent assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.

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The John Wallis Church of England Academy — School Information

Full address
Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3HG
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Special
Age range
3–19 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
38.6% of pupils
DfE URN
136197

Frequently Asked Questions — The John Wallis Church of England Academy

Is The John Wallis Church of England Academy oversubscribed?

The John Wallis Church of England Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1790 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The John Wallis Church of England Academy?

The John Wallis Church of England Academy 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 The John Wallis Church of England Academy cover?

The John Wallis Church of England Academy is a special school in Ashford, Kent, serving pupils aged 3–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The John Wallis Church of England Academy?

The John Wallis Church of England Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.