Admissions
Making an Application for Reception Year – September 2027
Thank you for showing an interest in Littlebourne Church of England Primary School, if your child was born between 1st September 2022 and 31st August 2023, their entry to primary school would be in September 2027.
Applications can be made online from November 2026 until the 15th January 2027.
On your online application form you are able to state 3 schools in order of your preference. Please ensure that you select different schools of your choice. Selecting only one school will not increase your chance of being allocated that school.
If you wish to apply for a place at Littlebourne, please select Littlebourne Church of England Primary School (DfE No. 886/3126) as your first choice.
If you already have a child who will be attending Littlebourne Church of England Primary School in September 2027 please make sure their sibling details are shown on the form.
Further details of relevant dates are found on the Local Authority website outlined below with relevant application details.
Please click on the link below for school admissions.
Contact Admissions Department, Kent County Council for information and advice regarding applications, or email primaryadmissions@kent.gov.uk.
National offer day is on 16th April 2027. You will receive an email from the primary admissions team after 4pm telling you which school your child has been offered.
Appeals
If your child is due to start Primary school in September 2027, you can appeal if you are refused a place at one of your preferred schools on National Offer Day.
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
You needed to submit your appeal before 17th May 2027 for it to be considered in July 2027. 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.
In - Year Admissions
An in-year admission is an application for a school place outside the normal admissions round, for example when a family moves into the area or wishes to change schools.
We welcome enquiries from families interested in joining Littlebourne Church of England Primary School. To arrange a visit or ask about availability in your child’s year group, please telephone the school office on 01227 721671.
All in-year applications must be submitted through Kent County Council’s online In Year Admissions Form. Please visit KCC’s in-year admissions page, select “Apply for an In Year Admission” and choose Littlebourne Church of England Primary School.
Your application will be forwarded automatically to us. Applications are considered in accordance with the school’s admissions arrangements and the availability of places. We will notify you of the outcome within 15 school days of receiving your application, normally within 10 school days.
If we cannot offer a place, you can request that your child joins our waiting list and you have the right to appeal.
Please keep your child at their current school until a new place has been confirmed.
If your child has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, please contact KCC’s SEND Enquiries Hub for advice about changing schools.
School Opening Hours
School starts at 08:45 and finishes at 15:15. (32.5hrs per week)
The school gates open at 08:30
Classroom doors open at 08:35
The official start of the day is 08:45 (morning registration)
The official end of the day is 15:15
The school gates close at 15:30