Admission to Foundation Stage (Reception)
Welcome to our Foundation Stage Classroom
Do you have a child born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022?
We are holding 2 open mornings on Tuesday 4th November and Tuesday 11th November from 9.30-10.30am.
Please email the office on office@st-thomas-canterbury.kent.sch.uk to book your space.
From Friday 7th November 2025 to Thursday 15th January 2026, the window for applications to be made for Foundation Stage (Reception Class) intake starting September 2026, will be open.
Click here for our Admissions Criteria for the academic year 2026/27
Click here for a Photographic Tour of our School
Click here for a Who's Who in our School Family
How to apply
To apply online with Kent County Council, please click here.
A helpful guide to the application process produced by the Kent Admissions Service 'Your guide to applying for a Primary school in Kent 2025' can be downloaded here.
As a faith school, we have our own Supplementary Information Form which applicants will need to complete in addition to the Kent County Council online application form. This provides us with the applicants religious background/information. If the religion provides evidence i.e. Baptism/Christening certificate, please ensure this is supplied alongside the Supplementary Information Form. Please click here to download our Supplementary Information Form and return directly to the school via email (office@st-thomas-canterbury.kent.sch.uk), post or by hand to the school office.
Admissions Policy for the Academic Year 2025/26
Appeals Process (September 2025)
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, 17th April 2025).
You must submit your appeal before Tuesday, 20th May 2025.
The Local Education Authority acts on behalf of the school when dealing with appeals - more information can be found at Appeal a school offer - Kent County Council
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.