Admission to Reception Class September 2026

If you child has a date of birth between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022 they are due to start school in September 2026. 

We would love to invite you to our September 2026 intake Open Days taking place in November 2025! We have numerous options, including AM and PM appointments, that can be booked via the link below. 

https://forms.gle/9op6hnGmhqr9Y5jg7

Application to Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Entrance September 2026- if your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022

Applications for places will open with KCC in November 2025. The closing date for online application will be January 2026. Further detail can be found by following the link below:

http://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/primary-school-places

You can apply for up to 3 schools, putting them in order of preference. It's in your best interests to list 3 schools. Naming only one school does not guarantee your child a place at that school or give your child priority for a place over another child, neither does naming a school more than once.

Holy Family Catholic Primary School requires a supplementary form (SIF) in addition to the KCC online application. This is available to download at the bottom of the page (key information section) or can be collected from the school office during school hours.

https://www.holyfamily.kent.sch.uk/admissions/

Once completed, the supplementary form must be returned to the school office no later than the closing date 15th January 2025, with any relevant Baptism Certificates.

A supplementary form is required for all applications for a place in school, irrespective of religious belief, to ensure the correcting ranking position is applied, should the school be oversubscribed.

Applications are processed by KCC between January 2026 and March 2026.

An email will be sent from KCC in April 2026, after 4pm, confirming places for the September 2026 intake.  You can log into your online application after 5pm to view your offer.

Kent Primary admissions can be contacted on kentonlineadmission@kent.gov.uk  or 03000 412121

Admissions Appeals

Parents whose applications for places are unsuccessful, may appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel set up in accordance with sections 88 and 94 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.

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 (Wednesday 16 April 2025).

You must submit your appeal before Tuesday 20 May 2025 for it to be considered by Friday 18 July 2025. 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 appeals related to in year applications, appeals will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.

In Year or Casual Applications

Applications made too late for the local authority co-ordinated system, In-year applications for year R and applications for entry to years 1-6 must be made on the IYCAF (In -Year and Casual application Form) available on school websites. The same policy and procedure (apart from the timetable) applies to these applications. This form must be sent to the school’s Admissions Officer. All applicants who wish to apply under the oversubscription criteria listed in the policy are requested to complete a Supplementary Information Form (available on the school websites or from each school’s Admissions Officer). Completed forms, along with any supporting documentation, should be sent to the Admissions Officer at the school at the time of application.  Not doing so may lead to your child being placed in a lower priority category than they should.

Any supporting documentation requested must be provided to the school by the closing date. This includes for Catholic, Other Christian or Other Faith children, a copy of the baptismal certificate/dedication or evidence of membership.
 

Please note that if you are not offered a place and submit an appeal, a copy of the form will be submitted to the Appeal Panel.