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September 2027 Entry to Year R

If your child is due to start primary school in September 2027, you will need to apply for a Reception school place through Kent County Council.

The application window opens on Friday 6th November 2026 and closes on Friday 15th January 2027.

You will receive confirmation of your child's school place via email on National Offer Day – Friday 16th April 2027.

If you are not offered a place at one of your preferred schools, you have the right to appeal. For applications for September 2027 entry, appeals should be submitted by Monday 17th May 2027 if they are to be heard before the start of the new school year.

For further information, including details of how to apply and the admissions criteria for September 2027, please visit the Kent County Council website:

Kent County Council – Primary School Places

Kent County Council – Admissions Criteria 2027/28

In Year Admission Process

If you are interested in transferring your child to Eastchurch Church of England Primary School, please complete an In-Year Application Form (IYAF).

Once we receive your completed application, we will check whether a place is available in your child’s year group. We will then contact you regarding the outcome of your application.

The new In-Year Application Form (IYAF) can be completed online using the link below:

Complete the In-Year Application Form

The form is also available through the Kent County Council website:

Kent County Council – In-Year Admissions

Please note: Completing an In-Year Application Form does not guarantee a place at Eastchurch Church of England Primary School. Places are subject to availability and the relevant admissions criteria.