Admissions

We warmly welcome applications from all families. Barham Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, and Kent County Council is our admissions authority. We have 30 places available in Reception each year, and church attendance is not used when allocating places.

For children starting Reception in September 2027, applications open on 6 November 2026 and close on 15 January 2027. Applications must be made through Kent County Council. National Offer Day is 16 April 2027.

We encourage prospective families to visit Barham and experience our school in action. Please contact the school office on 01227 831312 or email [office@barham.kent.sch.uk](mailto:office@barham.kent.sch.uk) to arrange a visit.

For places during the school year, including Years 1–6, parents should complete a Kent In-Year Application Form and return it directly to the school.

Further information about oversubscription criteria can be found via the KCC admissions webpage here:

https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/admissions-criteria

Barham Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school and Kent County Council is our admissions authority. This means they set and determine our admission arrangements. Here is a copy of relevant admission arrangements for 2027.

• Admission Arrangements for 2027/28 (opens in new tab, PDF document)
• Parent Handbook 2026-27 (opens in new tab, PDF document)

You can also apply for a school place online through the KCC webpage www.kent.gov.uk/primaryadmissions