Reception Admissions
Reception Admissions
Nursery and Reception Tours
We run regular tours for parents to view our Early years provision. This will give you an opportunity to meet staff, see the provision in action and ask any questions you may have.
To book a tour, please email us at office@wainscottschool.org.uk or call us on 01634 332551. If there is a lot of interest over a short period of time, we may offer group tours. Please be advised that each tour has a maximum capacity of 10 adults, when contacting the school office to book your place, please include the contact details of all adults that will be attending (name, phone number & email address).
Reception & School Tour Dates for New Parents/Carers (September 2027 Intake)
| Date | Time | |
| Spaces available | Monday 14th September 2026 | 1:45pm |
| Spaces available | Tuesday 22nd September 2026 | 9:45am |
| Spaces available | Friday 2nd October 2026 | 9:45am |
| Spaces available | Thursday 8th October 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Spaces available | Wednesday 21st October 2026 | 1:45pm |
| Spaces available | Thursday 5th November 2026 | 9:45am |
| Spaces available | Tuesday 10th November 2026 | 4:00pm |
| Spaces available | Monday 23rd November 2026 | 9:45am |
| Spaces available | Wednesday 2nd December 2026 | 1:45pm |
| Spaces available | Thursday 7th January 2027 | 4:00pm |
Key dates for Primary School Admissions September 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 1st September 2026 | Primary school applications open |
| Friday 15th January 2027 | Primary school applications close (national closing date) |
| Friday 16th April 2027 | Offers sent to parents and carers (national offer date) |
| Friday 30th April 2027 | Places must be accepted or refused and waiting list requests must be submitted |
| Monday 17th May 2027 | Appeal requests must be submitted |
| Monday 7th June 2027 | Re-allocation of available places begins |
| Tuesday 31st August 2027 | Re-allocation of available places ends |
Accepting or Refusing a School Place - Reception September 2026
Once you get your offer you need to decide if you want to accept or refuse the school place. You need to complete the acceptance/refusal form and return it to the school you've been offered. Please see the form below:
Appealing an Offer of a School Place
Are you unhappy with your offer of a school place? Follow the guidance from Medway Council below.
The deadline for submitting an appeal is Monday 17th May 2027 for offers made on Friday 16th April 2027.
If your child is due to start Primary school in September 2027, you can appeal if you are refused a place at one of your preferred schools on National Offer Day (Friday 16th April 2027).
You need to submit your appeal before Monday 17th May 2027 for it to be considered by Friday 16th July 2027. 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.
Please find below a “Frequently Asked Questions” sheet, our “Generic Defence Statement” and an "Appeal Request":
Admissions Policy for Wainscott Primary School
Determined Admissions for Medway Council
If you require assistance completing any of the forms, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Double on 01634 332551. We will be happy to arrange for a convenient time for you to visit our school, where we look forward to meeting you.