Admissions for Primary School and Nursery

Admission into Primary School

West Borough Primary School is a Community School under Local Authority control. Provided we have places we are able to admit pupils, following an interview with the Headteacher. To make an appointment to discuss a school place, please contact the school office by telephoning 01622 726391.

Every school in Kent has an admission authority which is responsible for its administration arrangements.  The admission arrangements contain details about how the applications to the school will be ranked.  Kent County Council is responsible for the admission arrangements for all the Community and Voluntary Controlled schools in Kent.
 
The criteria for Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools are:

· Children in Local Authority Care and children who have been adopted from Care

· Current Family Association (sibling)

· Health, Social and Special Access Reasons

· Nearness of Children’s Homes to School

Please note that applications for admission into our School and Nursery can only be considered once your child resides in the UK.

Applications for Primary Admission - September 2026

Applications for children due to start Primary School in September 2026 open on 7th November 2025.

Applications are to be made online at - https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/primary-school-places

You can apply for up to 3 schools, putting them in order of preference. It is in your best interests to list 3 schools. Naming only one school does not guarantee your child a place at that school or give your child priority for a place over another child, neither does naming a school more than once.

If you need advice call 03000 412121 or email primaryadmissions@kent.gov.uk

Important Dates:

- 7th November 2025 - Primary School Application - Window Opens
- 15th  January 2026 - Primary School Application - Window Closes
- 16th  April 2026 - Primary School Offer Day - Allocations Announced 

 KCC Primary Admissions will email you on Thursday 16th April 2026 after 4pm to tell you which school you have been offered.

You can also log in from 5pm on Thursday 16th April 2026 to view your offer online.

Offer emails will be sent to the email address provided on your application.

We cannot guarantee the exact time you will receive your email - this will depend on your email service provider.

Appeals Process:

If your child is due to start Primary school in September 2026, you can appeal if you are refused a place at one of your preferred schools on National Offer Day (Thursday 16th April 2026). You need to submit your appeal before (date TBC) for it to be considered by (date TBC). 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

Admission into Nursery

At West Borough Primary School we have a maintained Nursery which is part of our Outstanding Early Years Team. Children are able to come to the Nursery from the age of three until they are ready to start school. We offer a flexible placement option. We accept Universal Nursery Funding and Working Families Nursery Funding'. There is the option, spaces permitting, to purchase additional sessions or have an all day option with a chargeable lunch club session. There will be a maximum of 30 children in each session. 

For more information about our Nursery, additional charges or to register an interest, please see the documents below or contact the school office. 01622 726391.

Please click here to complete the form to add your child to our waiting list.