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We are delighted that you are considering Seal CE Primary School for your child.
Choosing your child’s primary school is one of the most important decisions you face as parents and we want to make sure you have all the information you need.
Admissions to Seal CE Primary School
Before applying for a school place, we recommend you do the following:
- Think about the type of school that would best suit your child
- Visit schools in the local area & speak to staff/families of parents at the school
- Read the school Ofsted reports & speak to the Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher with any questions / queries you may have
- Find out about the transition process for introducing the children into school
- If needed, go back for a second look – be 100% sure it is the school for your child!!
- Choose your top 3 schools
Admissions Timetable
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Online application process opens |
5 November 2024 |
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Closing date for online applications |
15 January 2025 |
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National offer day: emails sent after 4pm |
16 April 2025 |
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Deadline for parents to contact school to accept/refuse the place offered |
30 April 2025 |
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Deadline for lodging appeals |
20 May 2025 |
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Pupils start school |
September 2025 |
Admissions Arrangements
Seal CE Primary School has a published admission number (PAN) of 60 pupils, admitted into the Reception Class. Applications for places will be made in accordance with Kent local authority's co-ordinated admission arrangements and will be made on the Primary Common Application Form (PCAF), provided and administered by the Kent Local Authority.
Further information regarding the schools admission process can be found here: Primary school places - Kent County Council
Appeal Dates and Information
If you were not offered a place, you have the statutory right to appeal the decision.
All appeals for this school are managed by KCC on behalf of the Trust. To make an appeal, please complete the Primary Education Appeals Form.
The timetable for appeals is as follows:
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Last day for lodging appeal forms for a place in RECEPTION to start in September 2025 |
Midnight on 20 May 2025 |
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All appeal hearings are in two stages, which are usually held on the same day |
You will be informed of the date of your appeal at least 14 calendar days before it is heard, and a complete copy of the appeals paperwork will be sent to you at least 7 calendar days before the hearing |
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Letter from the Clerk informing you of the decision |
Usually within 7 calendar days |
For further information:
Guidance for Parents appealing school places
In Year Admission
If your child is at primary school and you wish to move them to Seal CE Primary or you have relocated to the UK, please contact the school to see if we have any availability in your child’s year group and to arrange a visit to the school. To make an application to Seal CE Primary you will need to complete an In Year Admission form.
If you are thinking of moving schools (and have not relocated) we would suggest that you discuss this decision with the Head Teacher at your child’s current school in the first instance.
For in year admission appeals please refer to KCC website:
Appeal a school offer - Kent County Council
Please see our admissions policy below:
admissions arrangements for September 2025
admissions arrangements for September 2026
Seal Church of England Primary School is a place of deep respect and safety. All are truly valued, known and developed. Laughter and joy ripple through the corridors. This brings life-giving hope and purpose to each member of the community.
SIAMs Inspection Report 2024
As one parent said, ‘the teachers go above and beyond to support not only the education but also the welfare of our children.
Ofsted Report 2022
