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Wye School Catchment Area

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

Wye School is a free s secondary school in Wye, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 575 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

575

Pupils

600

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Wye School Catchment Area Information

Secondary school places at Wye 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.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Wye School — School Information

Full address
Olantigh Road, Wye, TN25 5EJ
Local authority
Kent
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
23.4% of pupils
DfE URN
139664

Frequently Asked Questions — Wye School

Is Wye School oversubscribed?

Wye School is operating close to its capacity of 600 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Wye School?

Admission to Wye 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 Wye School cover?

Wye School is a secondary school in Wye, 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 Wye School?

Wye School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.