Admissions
Applying for a school place
Click here for more information on the Kent County Council website
This page also gives you information regarding the current applications and deadline dates for any appeals.
Year 6 pupils to Secondary Schools
During September and October, the Kent County Council website is open to Year 6 parents / guardians to apply for a secondary school place for the following year.
Year 5 pupils to take PESE tests during Year 6
From 1st June to 1st July parents / guardians of Year 5 pupils can apply on the Kent County Council website for their child to take the PESE (11+) tests the following school year.
Year R intake for the following school year
From November to January the Kent County Council Website is open to parents / guardians of children who wish to apply for a Year R place for the following school year.
Move to a different school
If your child is at primary, junior or secondary school, and you want to move them to a different school in Kent, you will need to submit an In-Year Admissions Form:
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/move-to-a-different-school
If your child is due to start primary school in September 2026, you can appeal if you are refused a place at one of your preferred schools on National Offer Day (Thursday 16 April 2026).
You must submit your appeal before Monday 18 May 2026 for it to be considered by Monday 20 July 2026. Any appeals received after this time will be heard within 40 school days from the deadline, or where reasonably possible in line with updated guidance from the Department for Education.
For late applications, appeals should be heard within 40 school days from the deadline for lodging appeals where possible, or within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged where reasonably possible in line with updated guidance from the Department for Education.
Sunny Bank Primary School - Nursery
Hey Mums and Dads, have you heard the news? We have places available at our amazing nursery and reception! Come along for a tour and see how we can help your little one take their first steps into school.