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 completed via the KCC website link or here (these are now online forms only).

• Admissions Policy 2026-27 download_for_offline
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• Guide to applying to Primary in Kent download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineGuide to applying to Primary in Kent

 Year R applications are for children born between 1st September 2022 and 31st August 2023.

If your child is due to start school in September 2027 and you wish to visit our school, please contact the school office on 01304 374033 to book a tour. 

Primary school admission applications open on Friday 6th November 2026 and close on Friday 15 January 2027.

National offer day: Friday, 16 April 2027; you must accept or decline the school place you have been offered by Friday 30th April 2027.

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 2027, you can appeal if you are refused a place at one of your preferred schools on National Offer Day. You needed to submit your appeal before Monday 17^th May 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.

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

Fair access protocols: advice for local authorities and school admission authorities