Westlands School Catchment Area
Westlands School is a academy converter secondary school in Sittingbourne, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1746 pupils, and a capacity of 1604 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,746
Pupils
1,604
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Westlands School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Westlands 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.
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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 →Westlands School — School Information
- Full address
- Westlands Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 1PF
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 28.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136286
Other Secondary Schools in Sittingbourne
If Westlands School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Sittingbourne are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Westlands School
Is Westlands School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Westlands School currently has 1746 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1604 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Westlands School? ▾
Admission to Westlands 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 Westlands School cover? ▾
Westlands School is a secondary school in Sittingbourne, 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 Westlands School? ▾
Westlands School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.