As an Academy, Chiddingstone Church of England School is it's own Admissions Authority - please click below to read our Admissions Policy for entry to Chiddingstone School September 2026, September 2027 and September 2028.

Our published admissions number (PAN) is 30 and is the maximum number of children that the school can accommodate in each year group. Applications for entry to Reception must be made via Kent County Council's Admissions at the appropriate time (for entry in September 2027 this is between 6 November 2026 and 15 January 2027). During this process, applicants will be ranked by the school in strict accordance with our oversubscription criteria as set out in our Admissions Policy, as well as the Schools Admission Code 2021.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1001050/School_admissions_code_2021.pdf 

This policy also applies to In Year Applications for places at the school in year groups other than Reception class. An In Year Casual Admission Form should be completed via the KCC website here. In the event that a place is not available, you will be informed in writing and, should you require, your child will be placed on the waiting list maintained by the school, again ranked in strict accordance with our oversubscription criteria as set out in our Admissions Policy, as well as the Schools Admission Code 2021.

Primary School National Offer Day is Thursday 16th April 2027.