Join our family
We know that the process of choosing and starting school can be a little daunting so we’re happy to help every step of the way.
- The first thing we would suggest you do is visit a number of schools to find the one you can see your child and your family being part of.
- Read the admissions policy to understand what criteria we use to allocate places.
- Read other policies that may be important to your decision.
- Take a look at the Ofsted report.
- Have a look at our latest and historical results
Fancy a tour?
We have an open afternoon on Wednesday 24th September which you are very welcome to come to. We also offer every prospective family a personal tour so you can see out school in action and give you a chance to chat one to one with our headteacher.
Fill out this form to sign up for the open afternoon or request a personal tour.
Kent Primary School Admissions: Step-by-Step Guide
Check your child's eligibility
Children born between 1 September 2021and 31 August 2022 are eligible to start school in September 2026
Key Dates
- Applications Open: 7th November 2025
- Application Deadline: 15th January 2026
- National Offer Day: 16th April 2026
- Accept/Decline Deadline: 30 April 2026
How to apply
- Apply online via the Kent County Council portal: Apply for a primary school place.
- You can list up to three schools in order of preference.
- You may wish to include a Supplementary Information Form (SIF), see below for further information.
Supplementary Information From
Our admissions policy lays out our criteria for over subscriptions. We offer preference based on a number of criterion, one of which is that parents who have been committed for over a year to the life of a church.
You can download our Supplementary Information Form here Supplementary Information SIP Form 26-27 which will need to be completed by the relevant clergy member.
After you apply
- Kent County Council processes applications between January and April 2026
- On 16th April 2026, you’ll receive your offer via email (if provided) after 4pm, or you can log in to the admissions portal from 5pm to view the offer.
Accept your offer
- You must accept or decline the offered place by 30th April 2026
- To accept, email the school directly with:
- Your child’s full name and date of birth
- Your child’s pupil ID (from the offer email)
- Your name and confirmation of your address
- A clear statement of acceptance
Special considerations
Summer born children
If your child was born between 1 April and 31 August and you want them to defer starting school until the next academic year, read more information about summer born children.
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) children
Most children with special educational needs and disabilities can attend mainstream schools, whether or not they have an education, health and care (EHC) plan.
If your child has an EHC plan, then their school placement will be arranged via the SEN Team.
Find out more about applying for a school place for your SEND child.
Need help?
If You Missed the Deadline
- If you didn’t apply by 15 January 2025, contact Kent County Council at [email protected] with your child’s details to discuss next steps.
Need Assistance?
- For help or more information, contact Kent County Council’s Admissions Team:
- 03000 412121
- [email protected]
For a comprehensive guide, refer to Kent County Council’s official admissions page: