Admissions
Primary school applications open Friday 7 November 2025 and close Thursday 15 January 2026.
Pupils will be admitted to the school without reference to ability, aptitude or background.
The school's standard number is 60, which means that admission for up to 60 children will be provided each year. Admissions to our Reception classes will be at the beginning of the academic year in which a child's fifth birthday falls. Where the number of applications exceeds the number of places available, specific criteria will be applied.
Our policy document below provides further information and details of the admissions criteria and how to apply for a place at South Avenue Primary School.
Further information relating to the Admissions Procedure can be found by clicking here on the Kent County Council website.
Important dates to know
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Primary school applications |
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School application deadline day |
Thursday 15th January 2026 |
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National Offer Day |
Thursday 16th April 2026 |
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Deadline to let the school know whether you accept or refuse the place |
Thursday 30th April 2026 |
From KCC:
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 16 April 2026).
You must submit your appeal before Monday 18 May 2026 for it to be considered by Monday 20 July 2026. 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.
For any appeals being lodged read the full copy of our privacy notice outlining your rights in relation to your personal data.
Link to appeal: https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/appeal-a-school-offer/appeal-a-primary-school-offer
