Admissions
St Simon of England Catholic Primary School is conducted by its Governing Body as part of the Catholic Church and in accordance with its Trust Deed and Instrument of Government. As a Catholic school, we strive to be a witness to the teachings and values of Jesus Christ in all aspects of school life.
The Governing Body warmly welcomes applications from families of all faiths and denominations, as well as those with no faith background, who are supportive of the Catholic ethos and values of the school.
Following consultation with the Local Authority and other admission authorities, the Governing Body intends to admit up to 30 children into Reception from September 2027, without reference to ability or aptitude. Where applications exceed the number of places available, admissions will be allocated in accordance with the oversubscription criteria set out in the school's Admissions Policy. We encourage parents and carers to read the policy carefully before applying.
For admission into Reception in September 2027 you will need to submit:
The Kent County Council online application form
A supplementary Information Form – available to download from key documents below
Your child’s full birth certificate and evidence of Baptism/Dedication (if applicable)
Please email these as a pdf to office@st-simons-ashford.kcsp.org.uk
Key Dates
Friday 6 November 2026 - Application for Primary Intake/Junior Transfer opens
Friday 15 January 2027 - National closing date for application forms
Friday 16 April 2027 - National Offer Day: e-mails sent after 4pm
Friday 30 April 2027 - Date by which places should be accepted or declined to schools
Monday 17 May 2027 - Deadline for lodging of appeals at www.kent.gov.uk/schoolappeals. Please note that you can only appeal for schools that were named on the application form.
Admission Appeals
Parents whose applications for a primary school place have been unsuccessful have the right to appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel, established in accordance with Sections 88 and 94 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.
If your child is due to start primary school in September 2027, you may lodge an appeal if you are not offered a place at one of your preferred schools on National Offer Day.
Appeals must be submitted by Monday 18th May 2027 in order to be considered by Friday 16th July 2027. Appeals received after this date will be heard within 40 school days of the deadline, or as soon as reasonably practicable in line with current Department for Education guidance.
In year Admission
If you wish to apply for a place in Years 1 to 6, please contact the school office at office@st-simons-ashford.kcsp.org.uk.
To make an application, you will need to complete both the Kent County Council In-Year Admission Form and the school's Supplementary Information Form. These forms can be found below.
Once completed, please return the forms to the school office, either in person or by email, together with:
- A copy of your child's full birth certificate
- Evidence of Baptism or Dedication
If your child is not of the Catholic faith, please complete the 'Reference for Faith Membership' section of the Supplementary Information Form. This must be signed by the priest, minister, pastor, or faith leader from your place of worship.