Schools in Kent

Choose a postcode district for school lists, Ofsted, distance filters, an interactive map, and local area statistics.

66 postcode districts in Kent. 594 state-funded schools listed. Plus 92 independent schools (fee-paying and special, labelled on cards).

Using School Checker in Kent

This page lists 66 postcode districts in Kent. School Checker groups schools by outward postcode (for example WF2 or N1), not by parish or ward. Open a district to see every school we list, state-funded and independent, with Ofsted, attainment, attendance, and local context on one screen.

Across Kent we currently show 594 state-funded schools in 66 districts (457 primary, 100 secondary, 37 other phase). We also list 48 independent (fees usually apply) and 44 independent special (usually LA-funded). These figures come from official government school data and we update them regularly.

Districts with the most schools in Kent right now include ME10 (22 schools), DA1 (21 schools), ME15 (19 schools). Smaller outward codes can still be useful if you are comparing streets near a boundary.

Kent runs state school admissions for its area. Rules, catchment definitions, and tie-breakers are set locally and can change each year.

457Primary
100Secondary
37Other
66Districts with schools

Postcode districts in Kent

Click a postcode district to open schools, map, distance filters, and local stats. Each card is one area and the whole card is clickable.

Common questions about schools in Kent

How many schools does School Checker list in Kent?: We list 594 state-funded schools across 66 postcode districts in Kent (457 primary, 100 secondary, 37 other phase). Plus 92 independent schools (fee-paying and independent special, labelled on each card). Counts change when schools open, close, or change phase.
How do school admissions work in Kent?: Kent runs state school admissions for its area. Rules, catchment definitions, and tie-breakers are set locally and can change each year. School Checker shows historic demand indicators on school cards where published. They are not a guarantee of a place. Always read the Kent admissions booklet and each school's oversubscription criteria.
What is a postcode district on this page?: A postcode district is the outward part of a postcode (the letters and numbers before the space, such as WF2). Kent is split into 66 districts on School Checker. Each district page lists schools whose postcode falls in that outward code, plus distance from your home postcode when you add one.
How should I use School Checker to research schools in Kent?: Start with the district closest to your home (busy districts here include ME10 (22 schools), DA1 (21 schools), ME15 (19 schools)). Add your full postcode on the district page for straight-line distances and map pins. Shortlist schools you like, then open Compare for side-by-side figures and a CSV download. Visit schools and confirm admissions rules with Kent before you apply.
Where does the data for Kent schools come from?: School names, addresses, and governance come from the government school register. Ofsted publishes inspection outcomes. The Department for Education publishes attendance, attainment, pupil characteristics, and SEN figures. Local context rows (crime, census, house prices) are labelled by geography on each district page. See our methodology page for more detail and how to report a likely error with a school URN.