Admissions
Welcome
Firstly, many thanks for taking the time to look at our website and considering 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 anxious time for parents. We believe that our school is unique in many ways and that we can offer our children something different.
Starting a new school for the first time at any point in a child’s education is a very important step in their life; our aim and concern is to make this step as easy and successful as possible. We would recommend a school visit to ensure you find the right place for your child.
School Tours are available on the following dates:
Wed 1st October 10am
Wed 8th October 1pm
Wed15th October 10am
Half Term
Fri 31st October 1pm
Fri 7th November 10am
Thurs 13th November 10am
Thurs 20th November 1pm
Thurs 27th November 1pm
Wed 3rd December 10am
Wed 10th December 10am
To book a tour or for more information, please contact the school office on Tel 01304 374852 or email office@sholdenprimary.org.uk (please provide a telephone number so that we can contact you).
Applications for primary school places for Reception in September 2026 open on 7 November 2025 and close on 15 January 2026.
For more information on how to apply and advice on choosing a school, visit: https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/primary-school-places
We look forward to meeting you.
Dawn Theaker
(Headteacher)
Primary Admissions Leaflet 2025
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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.
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 needed to submit your appeal before Tuesday, 19th May 2026 for it to be considered by Friday, 17th July 2026 (date tbc). 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.
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
Appeals can be made directly to the Primary Admissions Office at KCC via www.kent.gov.uk/schoolappeals
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.
In-Year Admissions
If you wish to move your child to a different school in Kent, you will need to submit an In Year Admissions Form. For more details visit the KCC website for In Year admissions
Admission to Secondary School in Kent 2026
The online application window for children enrolling into Year 7 in September 2026 opens on Monday 1st September 2025 and closed at midnight on Tuesday 31st October 2025.
Click here to view informative leaflet outlining the process.
The leaflet is interactive so parents can click on the links to take them straight to the KCC website and directly email us if needed.
If parents have any queries, the team can be contacted on kentonlineadmissions@kent.gov.uk.
