What did Ofsted judge St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?

St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School has 367 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School take?

St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

How do I apply to St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?

St Margaret Clitherow Catholic 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.

Does St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 1.64 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?

When St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children etc. — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 2. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 45 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the unlikely event that there are two or more applications of equal eligibility for the last available place at the school a random selection will be applied by drawing random sealed envelopes with the name of one child per envelope. This process will be independently verified.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 69.5% of pupils at St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School

How far did offers reach?

1.64miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

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How places are decided at St Margaret Clitherow Catholic 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 Catholic children etc. — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
2Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
3Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
4Siblings — Children who will have siblings at the school at the date of entry.
5Children of staff — Children of staff.
6Catechumens — Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required.
7Other Christian denominations — Children whose families are members of other Christian denominations. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
8Other faiths — Children whose families are members of other faiths. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
9Other children — Other children.

If two applications tie: In the unlikely event that there are two or more applications of equal eligibility for the last available place at the school a random selection will be applied by drawing random sealed envelopes with the name of one child per envelope. This process will be independently verified.

Tie-break within categories first applies sibling priority, then distance (Kent method for Kent schools, Medway method for Medway schools); a special rule for Certificate of Practice applies only to St Joseph's Primary, Northfleet, not this school.

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.

St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?: St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School has 367 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School take?: St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School located?: St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is located in Tonbridge, TN11 9NG, Kent.
How do I apply to St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?: St Margaret Clitherow Catholic 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.
Does St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 1.64 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?: When St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children etc. — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 2. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 45 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the unlikely event that there are two or more applications of equal eligibility for the last available place at the school a random selection will be applied by drawing random sealed envelopes with the name of one child per envelope. This process will be independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 69.5% of pupils at St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

1.64miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at St Margaret Clitherow Catholic 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 Catholic children etc. — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
2Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
3Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
4Siblings — Children who will have siblings at the school at the date of entry.
5Children of staff — Children of staff.
6Catechumens — Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required.
7Other Christian denominations — Children whose families are members of other Christian denominations. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
8Other faiths — Children whose families are members of other faiths. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
9Other children — Other children.

St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?: St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School has 367 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School take?: St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School located?: St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is located in Tonbridge, TN11 9NG, Kent.
How do I apply to St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?: St Margaret Clitherow Catholic 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.
Does St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 1.64 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?: When St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children etc. — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 2. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 45 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the unlikely event that there are two or more applications of equal eligibility for the last available place at the school a random selection will be applied by drawing random sealed envelopes with the name of one child per envelope. This process will be independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 69.5% of pupils at St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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