Reception Appeals 2023-2024

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, 16 April 2024). 

You needed to submit your appeal before Tuesday 14 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.

If you have any admission enquiries please email: admissions@chantry.kent.sch.uk


Admissions Procedure 2023/24

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.

Please click here for the Nursery admission form

In Year Admissions

Please download and complete the In Year Admission form (IYAF) below and return it to the school office with the originals of the following documents:

  • Child’s birth certificate
  • Child’s passport (if they have one)
  • *Proof of address for parent and child

*Proof of address evidence should include:

For parent:

  • Signed Tenancy Agreement or Exchange of Contracts with a completion date.
  • Council Tax statement
  • Utility bill (dated within last three months)
  • Bank statement
  • Benefit letter or statement

For child:

  • Doctor/Hospital appointment letter in the child’s name
  • Savings account or bank statement in the child’s name
  • Child benefit statement

Please click here for the in year admissions form