In deciding where you would like your child to go to school, it is really important to find out as much as you can about the schools themselves.  We have therefore created an amazing virtual tour for parents which you can view below. We also would actively encourage you to come and visit our school. Please contact our school office to book.

office@st-katherines.kent.sch.uk 

01634 240061 

The local authority (LA) coordinates all admissions for children starting school for the first time and the link below will direct you to the Kent County Council website where you will find all the information that you require. If you have a child in any other year group, and would like to enquire about places, then please do so directly through the school office.

If you need advice call 03000 41 21 21 or email primaryadmissions@kent.gov.uk

Admissions Policy 

Please click this link to find our Admissions Policy

Useful Information 

Primary September Start Appeals 2024

If your child is due to start Primary school in September 2024, you can appeal if you are refused a place at one of your preferred schools on National Offer Day (Tuesday, 16th April 2024). You needed to submit your appeal before Tuesday 14th May 2024 for it to be considered by Tuesday 16th July 2024. 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.