Thornden Wood Primary School Catchment Area
Thornden Wood Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Herne Bay, Kent , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 301 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4–11
Age range
301
Pupils
420
Capacity
72%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Thornden Wood Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Thornden Wood Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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 →Thornden Wood Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Greenhill Road, Herne Bay, CT6 7RS
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 42.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147751
Other Primary Schools in Herne Bay
If Thornden Wood Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Herne Bay are the next closest alternatives.
Herne Bay Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CT6 5SH
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CT6 7AH
Herne Church of England Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CT6 7AL
Herne Bay Junior School Catchment Area
Foundation school · CT6 5DA
Hampton Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CT6 8NB
Reculver Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CT6 6TA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Thornden Wood Primary School
Is Thornden Wood Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Thornden Wood Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 301 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.
What is the admissions policy for Thornden Wood Primary School? ▾
Admission to Thornden Wood Primary 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 Thornden Wood Primary School cover? ▾
Thornden Wood Primary School is a primary school in Herne Bay, 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 Thornden Wood Primary School? ▾
Thornden Wood Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.