Admissions
Stowting Church of England Primary School offers a high quality education to children aged between 4 and 11 years old. We are committed to offering Personal and Academic excellence, every day to every child. We work together to prepare children for a successful future in the real world. Our children are offered a stimulating and engaging curriculum that is underpinned by our Christian Values of Peace, Friendship, Trust, Forgiveness and Thankfulness.
If you are considering choosing Stowting Church of England Primary School for your child, we would love you to visit our wonderful school in order to see who we are and what we do, to meet our staff and children and ask us any questions you may have. Whilst we do hold Open Mornings, you do not need to wait for these as you are most welcome to visit at a time that is convenient to you. To request a visit, please contact the School Office.
Each year we have 15 places per year for new entrants into our Reception Class. Admissions to the school are dealt with by the Local Authority. Whenever the school is oversubscribed then the following Admissions Criteria will be employed.
- Looked after children
- Siblings
- Health
- Distance
Further information about oversubscription criteria can be found via the KCC Admissions webpage.
Applying for September 2025
To apply for a primary school for your child for September 2025, you will need to complete a Common Application Form (RCAF). You can complete this form online at: www.kent.gov.uk/ola
The admissions process starts on Tuesday 5th November 2024 and closes Wednesday 15th January 2025.
Paper forms (RCAFs) will be available to download from the KCC website or available from the School Office.
If you apply online you will receive an email from KCC Admissions on 16th April 2025 after 4pm to tell you which school you have been offered. KCC Admissions cannot guarantee the exact time you will receive your email, this depends on your email service provider. You can also log in after 5pm on 16th April 2025 to view your offer online.
If you apply by post, KCC Admissions will send your offer by first class post on 16th April 2025.
Please click on the link for Kent County Council’s primary admissions page:
In Year Admissions
Admissions to year groups other than Reception, can occur at any time of the year and are referred to as 'In Year Admissions'.You will need to complete an In Year Admission Form (IYAF) which you can obtain from our School Office.
Further information on school admissions can be found at:
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/move-to-a-different-school