What ages does Horsted Infant School take?

Horsted Infant School admits pupils aged 3 to 7.

Where is Horsted Infant School located?

Horsted Infant School is located in Chatham, ME5 9TF, Medway.

How do I apply to Horsted Infant School?

Horsted Infant 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 Horsted Infant School?

Distance did not decide places at Horsted Infant School for 2024-25 (Reception; DfE's figures for its predecessor, Horsted Infant School, before it converted): 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 Horsted Infant School?

When Horsted Infant School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in public care/looked after children and previously looked after children - (see note 1); 2. Children who attend a paired infant school - (see note 2); 3. Sibling (a brother or sister attending the named schools at the time of application and who will still be attending in September 2027) – (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Horsted Infant School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26 (recorded under the school's previous URN, 118442), 69.5% of pupils at Horsted Infant School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Horsted Infant School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

Horsted Infant School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Barberry Avenue, ME5 9TF Website01634335400

Verified from official sources

Not yet inspected as an academy (opened September 2026)

Predecessor school (Horsted Infant School, URN 118442): Ofsted Good, October 2023 · Its reports

Ages3 - 7

Not yet inspected as an academy (opened September 2026)

Ages3 - 7

Predecessor school (Horsted Infant School, URN 118442): Ofsted Good, October 2023 · Its reports

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Capacity

180

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Other schools in this trust:Burnt Oak Primary School Horsted Junior School Swingate Primary School

At a Glance

InspectionNot yet inspected as an academy (opened September 2026)

Admissions

0.9 first-choice applicants per place (Reception, 2026-27)

The first preferences for 2026-27 (Reception) are DfE's figures for its predecessor, Horsted Infant School, before it converted.

Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 7

Gender

Co-educational

Nursery Classes

Yes

Executive Headteacher

Mrs Sarah Steer

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Sep 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingIMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 4.1% — below the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity176 pupils on roll — 97.8% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 73 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaFort Horsted · Medway · Chatham and Aylesford · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 7Average

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 48

Medway peer median: 57 per month

12-month total578

Top categories

Violent crime

208 (36%)

Anti-social behaviour

92 (16%)

Shoplifting

81 (14%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 259 Medway schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)20

Source: DfT road safety data

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	11.8 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	8.5 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	14.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Data from:Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Sep 2026

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Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2024-25 (Reception; DfE's figures for its predecessor, Horsted Infant School, before it converted), 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 Horsted Infant School, year by year →

How places are decided at Horsted Infant 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.

1Children in public care/looked after children and previously looked after children - (see note 1)
2Children who attend a paired infant school - (see note 2)
3Sibling (a brother or sister attending the named schools at the time of application and who will still be attending in September 2027) – (see note 3)
4Denominational preference (for Voluntary Controlled church schools only) – a supplementary information form is also required (see note 4)
5Medical, health and special access reasons – (see note 5)
6Children eligible for the service premium – (see note 6)
7Children of teaching staff – (see note 7)

Horsted Infant School: key facts

What ages does Horsted Infant School take?: Horsted Infant School admits pupils aged 3 to 7.
Where is Horsted Infant School located?: Horsted Infant School is located in Chatham, ME5 9TF, Medway.
How do I apply to Horsted Infant School?: Horsted Infant 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 Horsted Infant School?: Distance did not decide places at Horsted Infant School for 2024-25 (Reception; DfE's figures for its predecessor, Horsted Infant School, before it converted): 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 Horsted Infant School?: When Horsted Infant School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in public care/looked after children and previously looked after children - (see note 1); 2. Children who attend a paired infant school - (see note 2); 3. Sibling (a brother or sister attending the named schools at the time of application and who will still be attending in September 2027) – (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Horsted Infant School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26 (recorded under the school's previous URN, 118442), 69.5% of pupils at Horsted Infant School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Horsted Infant School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

Profile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Barberry Avenue, ME5 9TF Website01634335400

Verified from official sources

Not yet inspected as an academy (opened September 2026)

Predecessor school (Horsted Infant School, URN 118442): Ofsted Good, October 2023 · Its reports

Ages3 - 7

Not yet inspected as an academy (opened September 2026)

Ages3 - 7

Predecessor school (Horsted Infant School, URN 118442): Ofsted Good, October 2023 · Its reports

How close did you need to live?

Would your address have got an offer?

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Last distance offered at Horsted Infant School, year by year →

Capacity

180

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

Are you from Horsted Infant School? Claim it

Part of — 4 schools.

Other schools in this trust:Burnt Oak Primary School Horsted Junior School Swingate Primary School

At a Glance

InspectionNot yet inspected as an academy (opened September 2026)

Admissions

0.9 first-choice applicants per place (Reception, 2026-27)

The first preferences for 2026-27 (Reception) are DfE's figures for its predecessor, Horsted Infant School, before it converted.

Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 7

Gender

Co-educational

Nursery Classes

Yes

Executive Headteacher

Mrs Sarah Steer

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Sep 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingIMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 4.1% — below the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity176 pupils on roll — 97.8% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 73 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaFort Horsted · Medway · Chatham and Aylesford · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 7Average

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 48

Medway peer median: 57 per month

12-month total578

Top categories

Violent crime

208 (36%)

Anti-social behaviour

92 (16%)

Shoplifting

81 (14%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 259 Medway schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)20

Source: DfT road safety data

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	11.8 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	8.5 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	14.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Data from:Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Sep 2026

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