What did School Atlas judge Knockhall Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Knockhall Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Knockhall Primary School?

Knockhall Primary School has 387 pupils on roll.

What ages does Knockhall Primary School take?

Knockhall Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Knockhall Primary School located?

Knockhall Primary School is located in Greenhithe, DA9 9RF, Kent.

How do I apply to Knockhall Primary School?

Knockhall Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Knockhall Primary School?

Distance did not decide places at Knockhall Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How are Reception places decided at Knockhall Primary School?

When Knockhall Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place at the school; 2. Siblings — Priority will next be given to children with siblings at the school. Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. Priority will not be given to children with siblings who are former pupils of the school; 3. Social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children on the basis of social or medical need. Definition of medical, health, social and special access reasons will be applied in accordance with the school's legal obligations, in particular those under the Equality Act 2010. Priority will be given to those children whose mental or physical impairment means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend a particular school. Equally this priority will apply to children whose parents'/guardians', physical or mental health or social needs means that they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend a particular school. Such claims will need to be supported by written evidence from a suitably qualified medical or other practitioner who can demonstrate a special connection between these needs and the particular school, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the case of two or more applications that cannot be separated by the oversubscription criteria outlined above, the school will use the distance between the school and a child's home as a tie breaker to decide between applicants. Priority will be given to children who live closest to the school. Distance will be measured in a straight line from the child's home address to the school's front gates. Where the distance between 2 children's homes and the school is the same, random allocation will be used to decide between them. This process will be independently verified.

What is the largest ethnic background at Knockhall Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 33.9% of pupils at Knockhall Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Knockhall Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Reception), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

Last distance offered at Knockhall Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Knockhall Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place at the school.
2Siblings — Priority will next be given to children with siblings at the school. Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. Priority will not be given to children with siblings who are former pupils of the school.
3Social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children on the basis of social or medical need. Definition of medical, health, social and special access reasons will be applied in accordance with the school's legal obligations, in particular those under the Equality Act 2010. Priority will be given to those children whose mental or physical impairment means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend a particular school. Equally this priority will apply to children whose parents'/guardians', physical or mental health or social needs means that they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend a particular school. Such claims will need to be supported by written evidence from a suitably qualified medical or other practitioner who can demonstrate a special connection between these needs and the particular school.
4Distance — We use the distance between the child's permanent home address and the school, measured in a straight line using the National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG) address point. Distances are measured from a point defined as within the child's home to a point defined as within the school as specified by NLPG. The same address point on the school site is used for everybody. When we apply the distance criterion for the school, these straight-line measurements are used to determine how close each applicant's address is to the school.

If two applications tie: In the case of two or more applications that cannot be separated by the oversubscription criteria outlined above, the school will use the distance between the school and a child's home as a tie breaker to decide between applicants. Priority will be given to children who live closest to the school. Distance will be measured in a straight line from the child's home address to the school's front gates. Where the distance between 2 children's homes and the school is the same, random allocation will be used to decide between them. This process will be independently verified.

All children whose statement of special educational needs (SEND) or education, health and care (EHC) plan names the school will be admitted before any other places are allocated. Waiting list maintained until 31 December of year of entry.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Knockhall Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Knockhall Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Knockhall Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Knockhall Primary School?: Knockhall Primary School has 387 pupils on roll.
What ages does Knockhall Primary School take?: Knockhall Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Knockhall Primary School located?: Knockhall Primary School is located in Greenhithe, DA9 9RF, Kent.
How do I apply to Knockhall Primary School?: Knockhall Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Knockhall Primary School?: Distance did not decide places at Knockhall Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at Knockhall Primary School?: When Knockhall Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place at the school; 2. Siblings — Priority will next be given to children with siblings at the school. Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. Priority will not be given to children with siblings who are former pupils of the school; 3. Social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children on the basis of social or medical need. Definition of medical, health, social and special access reasons will be applied in accordance with the school's legal obligations, in particular those under the Equality Act 2010. Priority will be given to those children whose mental or physical impairment means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend a particular school. Equally this priority will apply to children whose parents'/guardians', physical or mental health or social needs means that they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend a particular school. Such claims will need to be supported by written evidence from a suitably qualified medical or other practitioner who can demonstrate a special connection between these needs and the particular school, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the case of two or more applications that cannot be separated by the oversubscription criteria outlined above, the school will use the distance between the school and a child's home as a tie breaker to decide between applicants. Priority will be given to children who live closest to the school. Distance will be measured in a straight line from the child's home address to the school's front gates. Where the distance between 2 children's homes and the school is the same, random allocation will be used to decide between them. This process will be independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at Knockhall Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 33.9% of pupils at Knockhall Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place at the school.
2Siblings — Priority will next be given to children with siblings at the school. Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. Priority will not be given to children with siblings who are former pupils of the school.
3Social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children on the basis of social or medical need. Definition of medical, health, social and special access reasons will be applied in accordance with the school's legal obligations, in particular those under the Equality Act 2010. Priority will be given to those children whose mental or physical impairment means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend a particular school. Equally this priority will apply to children whose parents'/guardians', physical or mental health or social needs means that they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend a particular school. Such claims will need to be supported by written evidence from a suitably qualified medical or other practitioner who can demonstrate a special connection between these needs and the particular school.
4Distance — We use the distance between the child's permanent home address and the school, measured in a straight line using the National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG) address point. Distances are measured from a point defined as within the child's home to a point defined as within the school as specified by NLPG. The same address point on the school site is used for everybody. When we apply the distance criterion for the school, these straight-line measurements are used to determine how close each applicant's address is to the school.

Knockhall Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Knockhall Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Knockhall Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Knockhall Primary School?: Knockhall Primary School has 387 pupils on roll.
What ages does Knockhall Primary School take?: Knockhall Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Knockhall Primary School located?: Knockhall Primary School is located in Greenhithe, DA9 9RF, Kent.
How do I apply to Knockhall Primary School?: Knockhall Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Knockhall Primary School?: Distance did not decide places at Knockhall Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at Knockhall Primary School?: When Knockhall Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place at the school; 2. Siblings — Priority will next be given to children with siblings at the school. Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. Priority will not be given to children with siblings who are former pupils of the school; 3. Social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children on the basis of social or medical need. Definition of medical, health, social and special access reasons will be applied in accordance with the school's legal obligations, in particular those under the Equality Act 2010. Priority will be given to those children whose mental or physical impairment means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend a particular school. Equally this priority will apply to children whose parents'/guardians', physical or mental health or social needs means that they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend a particular school. Such claims will need to be supported by written evidence from a suitably qualified medical or other practitioner who can demonstrate a special connection between these needs and the particular school, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the case of two or more applications that cannot be separated by the oversubscription criteria outlined above, the school will use the distance between the school and a child's home as a tie breaker to decide between applicants. Priority will be given to children who live closest to the school. Distance will be measured in a straight line from the child's home address to the school's front gates. Where the distance between 2 children's homes and the school is the same, random allocation will be used to decide between them. This process will be independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at Knockhall Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 33.9% of pupils at Knockhall Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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