Wittersham Church of England Primary School is a warm, welcoming and nurturing village school providing education for children aged 4 to 11. Rooted in our Christian vision and values of courage, cooperation and compassion, we are proud to serve our local community and to create a learning environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to flourish. We offer 20 Reception places each year for families wishing to join our school family and become part of our caring and supportive community.

To book a visit or ask any questions, please contact Mrs Penn, our Office Manager, on 01797 270329 or email office@wittersham.kent.sch.uk. We look forward to meeting you.

Admissions Arrangements

Admissions to Wittersham Church of England Primary School are administered by Kent County Council (KCC) in line with the school’s published Admissions Policy and the Kent Primary Admissions Scheme.

All applications for Reception places must be made through the Kent County Council Primary Admissions Portal. 

Kent Primary Admissions Portal
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/primary-school-places

The full Admissions Policy and oversubscription criteria for the current academic year can be found below.

If the school is oversubscribed, places are allocated according to the published oversubscription criteria, which include:

1. Looked After and Previously Looked After Children
2. Church affiliation
3. Siblings already attending the school
4. Distance from the school

Further information about this process, key dates and how to apply can be found on the KCC Primary Admissions website.

In-Year Admissions

We welcome applications from families moving into the area or seeking a change of school during the academic year. To enquire about an in-year place, please contact the school office to check availability.

If no places are available at the time of your enquiry, your child’s name can be added to our waiting list in accordance with the school’s Admissions Policy.

Appeals

If you are not offered a place at Wittersham Church of England Primary School, you have the right to appeal. Information about how to appeal can be found on the Kent County Council website.

We always aim to make the admissions process as clear, fair and transparent as possible and are happy to support families at every stage.