Admissions
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is an inclusive Catholic Primary School, we welcome applications for Catholic children, Christians of other denominations and all other faiths. Our Admissions Policy is available below.
PRIMARY ADMISSIONS
Kent schools: You must complete the Kent County Council (or other Council if your child is resident in another county) Reception Common Application Form (RCAF) at:
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/primary-school-places
Please read the Admissions Policy and Procedure which can be found on the school’s website here: https://www.stmargaretclitherowschool.org.uk/admissions/
Please also ensure that you have read the school’s Privacy Notice, which can be found on the school’s website here: https://www.stmargaretclitherowschool.org.uk/policies/
In addition to applying through your home local authority website by completing a CAF all applicants who wish to apply under the oversubscription criteria listed in the policy are requested to complete a Supplementary Information Form (available on our school websites) or from our Admissions Officer at the school (not Local Authority). Completed form, along with any supporting documentation, should be sent to the Admissions Officer at the school at the time of application. Not doing so may lead to your child being placed in a lower priority category than they should.
Any supporting documentation requested must be provided to the school by the closing date. This includes for Catholic, Other Christian or Other Faith children, a copy of the baptismal certficate/dedication or evidence of membership.
Please note that if you are not offered a place and submit an appeal, a copy of the form will be submitted to the Appeal Panel.
In Year or Casual Applications
Applications made too late for the local authority co-ordinated system, In-year applications for year R and applications for entry to years 1-6 must be made on the IYCAF (In-Year and Casual application Form) available on school website. The same policy and procedure (apart from the timetable) applies to these applications. This form must be sent to the school's Admissions Officer. All applicants who wish to apply under the oversubscription criteria listed in the policy are requested to complete a Supplementary Information Form (available on our school website or from our School's Admissions Officer). Completed forms, along with any supporting documentation, should be sent to the Admissions Officer at the school at the time of application. Not doing so may lead to your child being placed in a lower priority category than they should.
Any supporting documentation requested must be provided to the school by the closing date. This includes for Catholic, Other Christian or Other Faith children, a copy of the baptismal certificate/dedication or evidence of membership.
Please note that if you are not offered a plac and submit an appeal, a copy of the form will be submitted to the Appeal Panel.
Viewing Morning Bookings 2026/2027
Admissions for September 2026-2027
Primary Admissions Policy 2026-27
Consultation on admission arrangements for September 2027
Admissions Arrangements Sept 2027
Primary Admissions SIF 2027-2028
Primary Admissions Policy 2027-2028
Admissions for September 2025 -2026
Primary Admissions Policy 2025-26
Consultation on admission arrangements for September 2025
Admission Arrangements Website
Admissions for September 2024-2025
Primary Admissions Policy 2024-25
Admissions Appeals
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I visit the school?
Viewing mornings comprise of an individual tour (maximum two families) around the school, followed by the opportunity to meet with our Headteacher, during terms 1 and 2 (Autumn) in the year before your child is due to start school.
You are welcome to phone the school office to make an appointment for a tour. Posters of our viewing mornings will be displayed at our Parish Church, local nursery schools, on our Facebook page and website.
What happens to the children at 11?
Our annual report of the Governing Body indicates where children transfer to each year. Many parents select St Gregory's, the Catholic Secondary school in Tunbridge Wells. Some of our children's parents choose for their children to transfer to Bennett Memorial or one of the non-denominational schools in Tonbridge. Many of our children take part in the Kent Test (11+) and attend Grammar Schools.
Kent Test
Kent Test letter to Parents 2020Position Statement_Selection at 11+_Final (2)