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Admissions
In deciding where you would like your child to go to school, it is really important to find out as much as you can about the schools themselves. We hold open mornings in October and November for parents of children due to start in Reception the following September.
We are also very happy for parents to make specific appointments to visit the school at any point during the academic year and we would ask you to arrange this with the office.
Admissions Timetable
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Online application process opens |
5 November 2024 |
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Closing date for online applications |
15 January 2025 |
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National offer day: emails sent after 4pm |
16 April 2025 |
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Deadline for parents to contact school to accept/refuse the place offered |
30 April 2025 |
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Deadline for lodging appeals |
20 May 2025 |
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Pupils start school |
September 2025 |
Admissions Arrangements
Four Elms Primary School has a published admission number (PAN) of 15 pupils, admitted into the Reception Class. Applications for places will be made in accordance with Kent local authority's co-ordinated admission arrangements and will be made on the Primary Common Application Form (PCAF), provided and administered by the Kent Local Authority.
Further information regarding the schools admission process can be found here: Primary school places - Kent County Council
Appeal Dates and Information
If you were not offered a place, you have the statutory right to appeal the decision.
All appeals for this school are managed by KCC on behalf of the Trust. To make an appeal, please complete the Primary Education Appeals Form.
The timetable for appeals is as follows:
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Last day for lodging appeal forms for a place in RECEPTION to start in September 2025 |
Midnight on 20 May 2025 |
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All appeal hearings are in two stages, which are usually held on the same day |
You will be informed of the date of your appeal at least 14 calendar days before it is heard, and a complete copy of the appeals paperwork will be sent to you at least 7 calendar days before the hearing |
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Letter from the Clerk informing you of the decision |
Usually within 7 calendar days |
For further information:
Guidance for Parents appealing school places
In Year Admission
If your child is at primary school and you wish to move them to Four Elms Primary or you have relocated to the UK, please contact the school to see if we have any availability in your child’s year group and to arrange a visit to the school. To make an application to Four Elms primary you will need to complete an In Year Admission form.
If you are thinking of moving schools (and have not relocated) we would suggest that you discuss this decision with the Headteacher at your child’s current school in the first instance.
For in year admission appeals please refer to KCC website:
Appeal a school offer - Kent County Council
Please see our Admissions policy below:
