There are 90 places available for new entrants into the Foundation Stage classes each year.

We have three Foundation Stage classes where the children enjoy learning in an engaging environment, supported by their Teachers, Teaching Assistants and peers.  Class numbers in Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 classes are not permitted to exceed 30 children.

Admissions to the school for children entering the Foundation Stage classes are administered by the Local Authority through the Common Application Form which must be submitted online by parents during the period of November to January. Further information on the arrangements for entry to primary school can be found on www.kent.gov.uk , or in the Admission to Primary School Booklet.

Appeals:

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 16^th 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.

In year admissions:

If you have recently moved to the area, or are planning to do so, or you would like your child to transfer from their current primary school to St Stephen's Infant School, you should initially contact the school office to establish if we have a vacancy in the required year group for your child. You will then need to apply via the school through an In Year Admissions Form.

All application forms and admissions booklets are available to download from:

www.kent.gov.uk/primaryadmission