Cheriton Primary School

Admissions

Do you have a child starting school in September, or are you new to the Cheriton area?

We welcome families to visit the school for a personal tour during the school day, so that you can see the school in action and meet our friendly children and staff. 

Pupils usually start primary school in the September following their fourth birthday. If your child was born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 they will be starting reception in primary school from September 2025.

You must make an online application for a Reception place.   

Closing date for making applications is 15 January 2025.           

This year we are pleased that we are again able to host  tours of the school for prospective parents. We also welcome families to visit the school for a personal tour during the school day.

 

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). Appeals must be submitted before Tuesday, 20th May 2025 for it to be considered by Friday, 18th 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

 

Application process:

For children starting school in September 2025 applications for both reception year and year 3 (junior school) will open on 5 November 2024 and close on 15 January 2025.

  • You can apply for up to 3 schools.
  • Put the schools in order of preference.
  • It’s in your best interest 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.
  • You are not able to name the same school more than once.

To apply for a school outside of Kent, name the school in your application with your other preferences. Your application details will be passed on to the relevant local authority for processing.

Applications are processed between 16 January and 15 April 2025.

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.

Click Here for Reception Class Admission 

In Year Admissions 

Admissions Policy 

 School Brochure

If you have any further questions please do contact the school:

Email: admissions@cheriton.kent.sch.uk 

Telephone: 01303 276112.

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