Admissions

How do I apply for a place at Hornbeam Primary School?

Primary Admissions for September intakes to Hornbeam Primary School are arranged through the Local Authority. Please contact the school in the first instance and we will be happy to help you with the process.  Full details can be found on the KCC website.

In year admissions or transfers are organised via the school so please contact us, if you wish to change schools or are moving to the area and we will be happy to help. In year admission forms can be found via the KCC website link or here.

September 2025 Admissions:   

Year R applications are for children born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021.

If you wish to visit our school, tour dates will be every Tuesday at 11.10am and every Thursday at 1.10pm starting from the 17th September 2024. Please choose a date and contact the school office on 01304 374033 to book a tour. 

Primary school admission applications open on Tuesday 5th November 2024 and close at midnight on Wednesday 15th January 2025.

National offer day: Wednesday 16th April, you must accept or decline the school place you have been offered by Wednesday 30th April 2025.

If you are moving mid year, please contact us and we will be happy to arrange a tour with a member of the Senior Leadership Team. 

If you have any additional questions please do contact the School Office on 01304 374033 or office@hornbeam.kent.sch.uk .  

We look forward to meeting you!

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 (Wednesday 16th April 2025). You can also request to go on the waiting list. 

You must submit your appeal before Tuesday 20th May 2025 for it to be considered by Thursday 22nd May 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.

You can also request to go on the school waiting list for in year moves. 

Government guidance on Admissions code can be found here

Accessibility Plan 2022 - 2025

Fair Protocols Admissions