Saltwood Church of England School is a Voluntary-Aided School and as such, the Governing Body acts as the admissions authority for the school. Applications must be made by completing a RCAF on-line or by completing a paper version.  Please note that following our consultation in 2021, admission arrangements have been altered by the Governing Body such that a supplementary information form is not required and church affiliation is no longer considered as part of our admissions criteria.

Admissions Arrangements for 2023-24 school year

Admission Arrangements for 2024-25 school year

STARTING SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER 2025?

Thank you for considering Saltwood Church of England Primary School for your child.  You are making an important decision and we wish to do all we can to support you in this process.

We are offering tours for prospective parents throughout the Autumn. There will be a tour every week and open days in October and November  (see our home page for details) so please contact the school office on 01303 266058 or enquiries@saltwood.kent.sch.uk  to book a time that suits you.

You can apply for a place at our school via the KCC website www.kent.gov.uk/ola any time between November 2024 and January 2025. 

Download KCC's Primary Admissions Leaflet here.

Timetable for Parental Appeals

 If your child is due to start Primary school in September 2025, you can appeal if you are refused a place at one of your preferred schools on National Offer Day (April 2025). You needed to submit your appeal before May 2025 for it to be considered by July 2025 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

Applying for a School Place Mid-Year

A parent can apply for a place for their child at any school at any time. To make an In-Year application parents should contact the school office and request an In Year Application Form. An offer will be made if places are available, or the child will be placed on our waiting list.