Pupils will be admitted to the Foundation Stage before their fifth birthday, usually entering at the start of the academic year (September). 

 

The number of intended admissions to the Foundation Stage in September 2026 is 90. Applications open in November 2025 and the national closing date is 15th January 2026. Places are offered on 16th April 2026.

 
If your child is due to start Primary school  in September 2026, you can appeal if you are refused a place at one of your preferred schools on National Offer Day (Thursday, 16 April 2026).  You need to submit your appeal before Monday 18th May 2026 for it to be considered by Monday 20th July 2026.  Any appeals received after this time will be heard within 40 school days from the deadline, or where reasonably possible in line with updated guidance from the Department for Education.

 

KCC Appeal Form Link:

https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/appeal-a-school-offer

 

For late applications, appeals should be heard within 40 school days from the deadline for lodging appeals where possible, or within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged where reasonably possible in line with updated guidance from the Department for Education.
 

For more details please see our Admissions Policy via the link below.