https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/move-to-a-different-school

 

        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 2027 is 90. Applications open on 6th         November 2026 and the national closing date is 15th January 2027. Places are offered on 16th April 2027.

 
       If your child is due to start Primary school  in September 2027, you can appeal if you are refused a place at one             of your preferred schools on National Offer Day (Thursday, 16 April 2027).  You need to submit your appeal                   before Monday 17th May 2027 for it to be considered by Monday 28th July 2027.  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.

 

          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.