We are a Church of England primary school with a thriving nursery, offering education to children aged between 4 and 11 years old. There are 60 places available for new entrants each year in the reception class.

If you are considering choosing St John's Church of England Primary School for your child we would love you to come and visit us so that you can see what we do and ask any questions. We hold open mornings/afternoons for new Year R children in the autumn term before applications open.  

In Year Admissions are admissions that take place outside of the normal entry to school. If you are a parent or carer of a child who already lives or has recently moved to Kent and is looking for a school place, you must complete an In Year Admissions Form (IYAF). 

The Kent County Council Primary Admissions team can be emailed on primaryadmissions@kent.gov.uk. They can provide you with general information on primary school admissions and appeal arrangements.

Our admissions policy can be found on our Policies page.

Appeals

If your child is due to start Primary school in September 2025, you can appeal if you are refused a place at one of your preferred schools on National Offer Day (Wednesday, 16 April 2025). You needed to submit your appeal before Tuesday, 20^th May 2025 for it to be considered by Friday, 18^th 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 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.