Welcome to our Admissions Page
Consultation on admission arrangements for September 2027
Every year schools and academies are required to review their admission arrangements. The aim is to ensure that the arrangements continue to be appropriate, and that they comply with all the relevant requirements, particularly the national code of guidance and the policy of the Archdiocese. The Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership is consulting on proposed changes to the admissions policy for this school to take effect for school admissions for September 2027. The proposed changes will affect new applications for entry into any of our schools from 1 September 2027 onwards. In this case the consultation period will run from 17th October 2025 to 28th November 2025 . You can find further information about the proposed changes at the following link Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership - Admissions: Public Consultation or by asking for a copy of the information at the school office.
Please see below English Martyrs' Catholic Primary Admission Arrangements.
Please select the correct forms for the school year your child(ren) will start in.
For casual admissions into any year group please contact the school office to see if spaces are available and to request forms. If no spaces are available, your child's name can be put on a waiting list.
If you would like any assistance with this process please contact the school office.
Contact: Miss Chandler
Tel: 01634 718964
Email: office@englishmartyrs.medway.sch.uk
Further information is available from Medway Council, please click on this link to be directed to their website.
Admission to Reception Class - September 2026
If your child's birthday is between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022 they will be due to start primary school in September 2026.
School applications open: 9am Monday 1st September 2025
School applications close: 5pm Thursday 15th January 2026
National Offer Day of allocated places: Thursday 16th April 2026
2026 - 27 Admissions Arrangements
2026 - 2027 Supplementary Form
Member Churches of Churches Together in England
If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact the office and we will do our best to answer these for you.
Admissions Appeal Timetable
If you have not been successful in securing a place at English Martyrs' RC Primary School and would like to appeal the decision, please take note of the dates shown below:
Deadline for lodging appeals by: Thursday 14th May 2026
Appeal dates for English Martyrs' RC Primary: to be confirmed
Reallocation begins: Monday 8th June 2026
Reallocation ends: Monday 31st August 2026
Casual Admissions
For in-year casual admissions please either contact Miss Chandler (in the school office) who will send you the necessary forms to complete or you can print them off from here, complete them and return them to the school with any supporting evidence (proof of religion, birth certificate and proof of address). Once received, the school will write and let you know the outcome of your application. Please complete one application per child. We attach a copy of our admissions criteria and a list of Churches Together in England to help you choose the correct category for your child.
2026-2027 Admissions Arrangements
Member Churches of Churches Together in England
Parents whose applications for places are unsuccessful, may appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel set up in accordance with sections 88 and 94 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. For appeals related to in year applications, appeals will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.
If you would like a paper copy of any of the information listed on this page, free of charge, please contact our school office:
Telephone: 01634 718964 or email: office@englishmartyrs.medway.sch.uk