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Admissions
Welcome
Firstly, many thanks for taking the time to look at our website and consider Sholden C of E Primary School as an option for the education of your child. We know that choosing a school for your child can be a difficult and complicated process, especially during these times. We believe that our school is unique in many ways and that we can offer our children something different.
Parents considering applying for a place at our school are encouraged to visit the school at any time during the school year. In the Autumn term, we run tours on a more formal basis for small groups of parents, with an opportunity to talk to the Headteacher.



What to do now
We know that choosing a school is such an important decision and we are happy to answer any questions you may have to support you in making the right choice for you and your child. If you have not already booked to view our school and would like to talk to the headteacher, please contact the school to book a appointment Tel 01304 374852 or email office@sholdenprimary.org.uk
KCC Admissions Guidance and how to apply
For further information please see the Kent Admissions website at:
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places

Starting at Primary school... Important dates to remember
Step 1: Research schools and understand their admissions criteria.
Step 2: Complete the online application form naming up to 3 preferences.
Step 3: Complete any required Supplementary Information Forms (SIF) and/or medical evidence and return to the school.
Step 4: We offer you a place on National Offer Day.
Step 5: You accept or refuse the place and provide your proof of address from the application period to the school.
Step 6: If you don’t get a place at your preferred school you can join the waiting list and appeal.
Appeals
If your child is due to start primary school in September 2022, you can appeal if you are refused a place at one of your preferred schools on National Offer Day (Tuesday 19 April 2022).
You must submit your appeal before Tuesday 17 May 2022 for it to be considered by Tuesday 19 July 2022. 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.
Appeals can be made directly to the Primary Admissions Office at KCC via www.kent.gov.uk/schoolappeals
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.
Our admissions criteria are contained within the Admissions Policy
Please note: Sholden C of E Primary School also has its own supplementary admissions form which needs to be completed alongside the KCC admission form.
Click here to be taken to the Secondary School Admissions Page