Kent County Council admissions

If you are applying for a Primary or Secondary school place, please click on the website below.

http://www.kent.gov.uk/education_and_learning/school_education/applying_for_a_school_place.aspx

 For Year R admissions September 2026 - Applications are open between Friday 7 November 2025 - Thursday 15 January 2026 and can be made at www.kent.gov.uk/ola. If parents are unable to access the online site, an alternative format can be requested by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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 must submit your appeal before Monday 18 May 2026 for it to be considered by Monday 20 July 2026. 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.