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The Old Priory School Catchment Area

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

The Old Priory School is an other independent special not applicable school in Ramsgate, Kent , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 15 pupils, and a capacity of 33 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-16

Age range

15

Pupils

33

Capacity

45%

Fill rate

The Old Priory School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Old Priory School?

The catchment area for The Old Priory School is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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.

The catchment area for The Old Priory 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.

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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The Old Priory School: 33 places, 45% filled: places available

The Old Priory School has a published admission number of 33 places. 15 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 45%. At 45% full, the school currently has headroom below its 33 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

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 →

The Old Priory School: School Information

Full address
Priory Road, Ramsgate, CT11 9PG
Local authority
Kent
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
131422

Other Not applicable Schools in Ramsgate

If The Old Priory School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Ramsgate are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Old Priory 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Old Priory School

What is the catchment area for The Old Priory School?

The catchment area for The Old Priory School is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 The Old Priory School oversubscribed?

The Old Priory School has a capacity of 33 places and currently has 15 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.

What is the admissions policy for The Old Priory School?

Admission to The Old Priory 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 The Old Priory School cover?

The Old Priory School is a not applicable school in Ramsgate, Kent, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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