primary admissions september 2013

Reception Year - for children born between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009

Year 3 junior school - for children born between 1 September 2005 and 31 August 2006

Admission toprimary school

Apply online: www.medway.gov.uk/onlineadmissions

September 2013 entry

A guide for parents

Important dates:

Applications open

17 September, 2012

Closing date for

school applications

15 January, 2013

Offer of school place

12 April, 2013

apply onlineit ticks all the boxes

Online Admissionsis the quickest, easiest and safest way to apply for your

primary school place.

If you give us your email addresswhen applying you will:

� receive confirmation yourapplication has been received;

� receive details of the schooloffered on the offer day,

without having to wait for your offer letter.

www.medway.gov.uk/onlineadmissions

Make a note of your log in details - you will need this information every time you visit the website.

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Contents� Medway Council Student ServicesAdmissions Team

Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham,Kent ME4 4TRPhone: 01634 331110Email: [email protected]

� Medway Council Student ServicesOperations Team

This Operations Team deals with free school meals,transport to school (except for those attending specialschools) and casual admissions.Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham,Kent ME4 4TRPhone: 01634 331155Email: [email protected]

� Medway Council customer servicesMonday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm.Calls to customer services may be recorded or monitoredfor security and staff development purposes.Phone: 01634 333333Minicom: 01634 333111

� Kent County CouncilKent County Council Admissions and TransportRoom 2.24, Sessions House, County Hall, Maidstone,Kent ME14 1XQPhone: 01622 696565Email: [email protected]

ContactsWelcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Section one Introduction and general information . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Key dates for primary admissions 2013 entry . . . . . . . . . . .5

Section two Starting school in Medway -

admission to Reception year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Section three Transfer from infant to junior school in Medway -

admission to Year 3 in junior schools only . . . . . . . . .8

Section four The school application process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Section five The online admissions system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Section six The school offer (allocation) process and next steps . . .15

Section seven Free School Meals and Home to School Transport . .18

Section eight Other useful information and

common oversubscripton criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Section nine Individual school’s oversubscripton criteria . . . . . . . .23

Section ten The schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Disclaimer The information given in this booklet relates to the academic year, September 2013 to August2014. Details are correct at the time of going to print.


WelcomeDear parent\carer

Starting full time primary school is a very exciting event in your child’s life and making theright choice is a most important decision. This booklet will help you to find the informationyou need and identify schools you may wish to consider.

Visiting a school is the best way to gain the knowledge and information you need. I knowthe headteacher and staff will be happy to discuss things with you, show you round and toanswer your questions and concerns.

All our primary, infant and junior schools are keen to give your child the best possible start tohis or her school life. They are committed to working with you and your child in achieving hisor her potential.

In Medway, we want children to learn well, make good progress and be ambitious forthemselves. Each of our primary schools is committed to keeping you in touch about progressand achievements and working with you and your child in achieving his or her potential.

Please read this information booklet carefully. You will then be in the best position toexpress your preferences with confidence.

The Student Services Admissions Team is on hand to assist you with further advice and help.

Cllr Les Wicks

Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services


Key dates for primary admissions 2013 entry

Action Date

Booklets and paper application forms from Wednesday, 12 September, 2012delivered to schools, nurseries, etc

Application period opens (online applications open at 9am) Monday, 17 September, 2012

Closing date for applications Tuesday, 15 January, 2013(online and RCAFs/JCAFs) – National Closing Date

Offer emails and letters sent to parents Friday, 12 April, 2013

Places must be accepted/refused and requests to go By Monday, 13 May, 2013on a waiting list and appeals must be submitted

The LA re-allocates any places that have become available to w/c Monday, 20 May, 2013those who have asked to go on the waiting lists for each school

Section one Introduction and general information

Choosing the right school for your child to starttheir education can be a difficult and anxious timefor parents and children. Medway Council’sStudent Services Admissions Team is here to helpyou understand the process and make the rightdecisions for your child.

It is very important that you read carefully, andunderstand, the information in this bookletregarding how the admissions process works andhow school places are allocated before you submityour school application.

Throughout this booklet we have provided usefulinformation to help you make the most informeddecisions possible. We encourage you to use thisinformation, do your own research on schools andvisit the schools you are interested in if you can. It is also important to help your child feel happyand comfortable about starting their education, so you may want to involve them in the process.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Student Services Admissions TeamMedway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock RoadChatham, ME4 4TRPhone: 01634 331110Fax: 01634 331614Email: [email protected]

Medway Council works within the guidelines setout in the School Admissions Code published bythe Department for Education. Details of theSchool Admissions Code can be found atwww.education.gov.uk

� Can I visit the schools I’m interested in?

Schools will be happy for you to contact them todiscuss whether you can visit the school at anytime. School’s may not have scheduled opensessions but may be happy to consider requestsfor a tour. It is up to individual schools whetherthey will permit this or not.

� What happens if my child has as Statement forSpecial Educational Needs (SSEN)?

If your child is statemented, they do not need togo through this admission process. You will bediscussing you school preferences with theSpecial Educational Needs Team to determinewhich school is right for your child.

Please do not complete the application for thisadmissions process as the allocated school willbe named in your child’s statement.

For more information, please contact the SENTeam on 01634 331130.


Term Meaning

Oversubscription criteria Any application for a school is ranked (prioritised) against the schoolsoversubscription criteria. This is a set of criteria that details the order ofpriority in which places will be offered. Each school has it’s own criteria andthe details of these can be found later in this booklet.

Equal preference scheme This means that school places are not offered based on which preference youname a school. Your application will be considered and ranked against theschools oversubscription criteria. The schools you name will not be told byStudent Services which preference you named them. The order of yourpreferences is between you and Student Services only. When allocatingplaces, Student Services will look to offer your child a place at the highestnamed school where a place can be offered. It is important to list the schoolsin your preferred order.

Home local authority This is the local authority where the child lives and is the local authority towhich applications must be made for school places. The easiest way todetermine which local authority you live in is to look at whom you pay CouncilTax to. For example: If you pay Council Tax to Medway Council – you mustapply for schools through Medway Council. If you pay your Council Tax to oneof the 12 district councils of Kent (e.g Tonbridge and Malling or Swale) – youmust apply for schools through Kent County Council. You can name schools inany local authority, but you must apply through your home local authority.

School status All schools have a particular status and this is, basically, the type of school it is.You will hear about Academies, Community Schools, Foundation Schools,Voluntary Aided Schools and Voluntary Controlled schools. The status of eachschool will be shown alongside the school details later in this booklet. Pleasespeak to the school to find out more about what they can offer your child.

Supplementary Some schools require you to complete and additional ‘supplementary information form information form’ or ‘SIF’. The information requested on these forms is in

addition to your application and is required by the school to help apply theiroversubscription criteria.Please note that completing a SIF does not mean you have applied for theschool. You must complete and submit the application for your home LocalAuthority as this is the only application that can be processed.

� What are the different age ranges of schools?

In Medway we have:

• Infant schools – for children aged 4-7 years old.The point of entry is Year R (Reception).

• Primary schools - for children aged 4-11 yearsold. The point of entry is Year R (Reception).

• Junior Schools - for children aged 7-11 yearsold. The point of entry is Year 3.

� Do schools offer before and after schoolfacilities?

Many Medway schools already provide breakfastand/or after school clubs and it is envisaged thatmore will be setting these up in the future.

To find out more information on these services,please contact the relevant school directly or the Medway Family Information Service on01634 335566.

What does it mean? A guide to some of the terms used in theadmissions process

The following information will help you tounderstand the meaning of some of the differentterms you will read or hear about throughout theadmissions process.

There may be other terms we haven’t listed here.If you are unsure of the meaning of anything inthis booklet, please contact the Student ServicesAdmissions Team who will be happy to help you.


Section two Starting school in Medway - admission to Reception year

Reception year (Year R) is the first compulsory yearin education and is the year in which your childreaches compulsory school age.

� When is my child due to start school in Year R?

Children born between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009 are due to start school inSeptember 2013. Legally a child reachescompulsory school age and must be in school bythe term following their fifth birthday.

� What schools can I apply for and how many canI name?

You can name infant and primary schools. Detailsof the Medway infant and primary schools areprovided later in this booklet.

If you live in Medway, you can also apply forschools outside of Medway, but these must benamed on your Medway application.

You can name any school you wish your child to beconsidered for. Medway invites parents to nameup to four schools on the Medway application.You don’t have to name four, but it is important tounderstand that naming only one school does notgive you a stronger claim to a place.

Please only name each school once. If you namea school more than once it will only beconsidered as one preference.

� What application form do I need to complete forYear R?

For admission into infant and primary school inYear R you can either apply onlinewww.medway.gov.uk/onlineadmissions or youcan complete the blue paper Reception CommonApplication Form (RCAF), which is available fromMedway infant and primary schools or from theStudent Services Admissions Team.

� I have already put my child’s name down at aschool, is that enough?

No. A large number of parents may have alreadyvisited schools and asked for their child to beadded to a list held by the school regardingplace. This does not mean that an application hasbeen made, it is only an expression of interest.

You must complete and submit the councilapplication in order for your child to beconsidered for a place at the school.

Your child will not be considered for a place if anapplication is not received by Medway Council tobe processed.

� My child attends the nursery/pre-schoolattached to the school. Does this mean I willdefinitely get a place at the school?

No. Attendance at a nursery or pre-schoolwhich is attached to a infant or primary school

does not guarantee your child a place at theschool and it does not give your child a higherpriority for a place.

You still need to complete the application and itwill be considered against the school’s publishedoversubscription criteria.

� Will my child start part-time or full-time?

Individual schools organise their own startingarrangements and you will need to speak to theschool your child is offered to confirm whatthese arrangements are.

It is your right to request for your child to startfull-time on the first day of school if you wish to,even if the school suggests a part-time startinitially. It will be up to you to make yourindividual arrangements with the school.

If your child is in an infant school they will finish atthe end of Year 2 and must transfer to Year 3 inanother school.

� When is my child due to start school in Year 3?

Children born between 1 September 2005 and 31August 2006 are due to transfer in Year 3 inSeptember 2013.

� What schools can I apply for and how many canI name?

You can name junior schools only. Details of theMedway junior schools are provided later in this booklet.

If you live in Medway, you can also apply forjunior schools outside of Medway, but thesemust be named on your Medway application.


� Can I defer my child’s starting date?

Children must, legally, be in school the termfollowing their fifth birthday as they have thenreached compulsory school age.

You may wish to defer your child’s start atschool, particularly if they are younger, but theymust start school the term after they turn five.After you have applied and been offered aschool place, if you then choose to defer entry

you will need to make your individualarrangements with the school offered and theplace will be held open for your child.

If your child is born between 1 April and 31August then you may choose to defer yourchild’s start at school until September 2013.However, it is important to understand thatshould you choose to do this your child will thenhave to start in Year 1 and will miss Year R.

Section three Transfer from infant to junior school in Medway -

admission to Year 3 in junior schools only

You can name any junior school you wish yourchild to be considered for. Medway invitesparents to name up to four schools on theMedway application. You don’t have to namefour, but it is important to understand thatnaming only one school does not give you astronger claim to a place.

Please note that if you name a primary school onyour junior application it will be deleted as onlyjunior school preferences can be considered.


� If my child is in a primary school, do I need toapply to transfer to Year 3?

No. If your child is in an ‘all-through’ primaryschool (where they will remain until the end of

Year 6), you do not need to apply for transfer toYear 3.

This admission process is only for childrenseeking places in Year 3 in junior schools.

The majority of these children will currently beattending infant schools, but if your child is inYear 2 in a primary school and you wish them totransfer to a junior school, then you can applythrough this process.

� My child is in an infant school, but I want themto go to a primary school. Can I apply throughthis process?

No. This process is for admission to Year 3 injunior schools only. If you wish to apply for aplace in primary school you must complete acasual admission application form (which isavailable from all Medway schools).

If you opt to do this, the place offered will notbe held open for your child and you will have tore-apply as a casual admission nearer the timeyou want your child to start school.

If you would like to discuss these options beforeyou submit your application, please contact theStudent Services Admissions Team.


lower oversubscription criterion than children inthe paired infant school.

The following table shows which infant andjunior schools are paired.

Important to note*

At the time of going to print consultation is taking place on the amalgamation of the following schools:

• Sherwin Knight Infant School and Sherwin Knight Junior School

• Swingate Infant School and Spinnens Acre Junior School

If this is approved these schools will amalgamate tomake 2 ‘all through’ primary schools (wherechildren attend from Year R to Year 6) and yourchild will automatically carry on into Year 3 in theschool if they currently attend the infant school.However, as this is not yet approved, you will needto apply for a place in the junior school at this stage.

Once a decision has been made on theamalgamations, Medway Council will inform youwhether your child will automatically continue intoYear 3 or whether the application for transfer tothe junior school will still be processed.

It is important to understand that you wouldhave to apply for a place in Year 2 for immediatestart, as places in primary schools cannot beoffered and held open until September.

If you wish to apply for a Year 3 place in aprimary school for September 2013, you will notbe able to do so until the end of June 2013.

We would advise that you should still apply for aplace at a junior school to ensure that your childhas a school place for September 2013. This doesnot stop you from also applying as a casualadmission for primary schools if you wish, butyou must complete the separate casual admissionapplication form.

� What application form do I need to complete forYear 3?

For admission into junior school in Year 3 youcan either apply onlinewww.medway.gov.uk/onlineadmissions or youcan complete the pink paper Junior CommonApplication Form (JCAF), which is available fromMedway infant schools or from the StudentServices Admissions Team.

� What does ‘pairing’ mean?

The majority of Medway infant schools arepaired with a junior school. This means thatchildren in the infant school have a higherpriority for a place in the paired junior schoolthan children not in the infant school.

You can still name any junior school you wish to(even if it is not paired with your child’s infantschool), but your child will be considered under a

Infant school: paired with:Balfour Infant School Balfour Junior SchoolBligh Infant School Bligh Junior SchoolCuxton Community Infant School Cuxton Community Junior SchoolDelce Infant School Delce Junior SchoolFeatherby Infant School Featherby Junior SchoolGordon Infant School Gordon Junior SchoolGreenvale Infant School Phoenix Junior AcademyHempstead Infant School Hempstead Junior SchoolHorsted Infant School Horsted Junior SchoolLuton Infant School Luton Junior SchoolParkwood Infant School Parkwood Junior SchoolSherwin Knight Infant School* Sherwin Knight Junior School*St Margaret’s Infant School St Margaret’s CE VC Junior SchoolSt Nicholas CE VC Infant School Not pairedSt John’s CE VC Infant School Balfour Junior SchoolSt Peters Infant School Delce Junior SchoolSwingate Infant School* Spinnens Acre Junior School*


� When can I apply for school places?

Medway Council’s applications for admission toYear R and transfer to Year 3 in junior schoolsare open from Monday, 17 September 2012 until4pm on Sunday, 15 January 2013.

� Who do I apply to?

You must submit your school application to the local authority where you live (home local authority).

If you live in Medway, ie pay your council tax toMedway, then you submit your schoolapplication to Medway Council.

If you live in Kent (ie pay you Council Tax to oneof the 12 district councils of Kent, for exampleSwale) then you must submit your schoolapplication to Kent County Council.

� How do I apply for schools?

You can apply for your child online atwww.medway.gov.uk/onlineadmissionsOrFor admission to Year R - You can complete a blueRCAF (Reception Common Application Form) andreturn it to the Student Services Admissions Team(address details can be found in section 1) or anyMedway infant or primary school.

For transfer to Year 3 in junior schools – You cancomplete a pink JCAF (Junior CommonApplication Form) and return it to the StudentServices Admissions Team (address details can befound in section 1) or your child’s infant school.

Please note that you can only use one of thesemethods. We cannot accept more than oneapplication per child. If you apply online, pleasedo not complete a paper form and vice versa.

� I need to apply for a Year R and a Year 3 place.What do I do?

You will need to complete a separate applicationfor each child.

If you are applying online, please ensure thatyou start a fresh application for each child anddo not overwrite one child’s application with theother child’s details. If you do this, the firstapplication will become invalid.

� Are there any benefits to applying online?

When applying online, you will receive an emailconfirmation that your application has beenreceived. Application made on paper forms willnot be acknowledged. Please also see section 5.

Parents who apply online for schools, andprovide us with an email address, will be sent an

email after 4pm on 12 April 2013 advising themof the school place offered, as well as being senta formal offer letter which provides informationon what to do next.

� I live outside of Medway, how do I apply?

If you live in another authority you must submityour school application through that authority.You can still name schools in Medway, but theapplication must go through your home localauthority. If you require information on theirschools, please contact the relevant localauthority to ask for a copy of the primaryadmissions booklet or visit their website.

� I live in Medway, but want to apply for schooloutside Medway. What do I do?

You must submit your school application toMedway Council. You can name schools outsideof Medway and we will liaise with the relevantlocal authority to see if a place can be offered.

� My child has a Statement of Special EducationalNeeds, can I apply?

If your child is statemented you would havealready had discussions with the SEN Teamregarding which schools you wish your child tobe considered for. Your child will not go throughthe main admissions process.

Section four The school application process


Please do not complete the school admissionsapplication.

If you have any questions regarding the SENadmissions process, please contact the SEN teamon 01634 331130.

� I live in Medway, what schools can I apply for?

Details of the Medway infant, primary and juniorschools are provided later in this booklet.

You can also apply for schools outside ofMedway, but these must be named on yourMedway application.

You can name any school you wish your child tobe considered for. Medway invites parents toname up to four schools on the Medway

application form. You don’t have to name four,but it is important to understand that namingonly one school does not give you a strongerclaim to a place.


� Is the order I name school important?

It is important that you name the schools in youpreferred order.

Medway operates an equal preference scheme,which means that school places are not offeredbased on which preference you name the school.

Your application will be considered andprioritised against the named school’soversubscription criteria.

Medway Council will not tell the schools whichpreference you named them. The order of yourpreference is between you and Medway Council.

When school places are being offered, MedwayCouncil will look to offer your child a place atthe highest named school where a place can be offered.

� I need to apply for children of multiple birth, for example twins. What do I need to do?

You will need to complete a separate applicationfor each child.

You need to ensure that you tick the appropriatebox on the application to indicate that yourchildren are of a multiple birth.

Please see the oversubscription criteria section,later in this booklet, for more details on howplaces are allocated for children of multiple birth.

� Why is my address important?

The address you give on your school applicationis very important and will be used to calculatehome to school distance for the schools you havenamed. This will have an effect on your child’sapplication when it is considered against theschool’s oversubscription criteria.

It is important that the address you provide isyour child’s main place of residence. This meansthat they must live at this address permanentlyor, in the case of separated families; it must bethe address of the parent where your childspends the majority of the school nights. Pleasebe aware that only one address can be used onthe application. We can send duplicatecorrespondence to another address as long as allparties are in agreement.

If you are unsure of the address to be used inyour circumstances, please contact the StudentServices Admissions Team who will be happy toassist you.

� I have childcare arrangements in place for mychild. Can I use the address of my childcareprovider on the application?

No. Your personal childcare arrangementscannot be taken into account in the admissionsprocess. You must provide the address details ofwhere your child permanently lives or, in the caseof separated families, the address of the parentwhere your child spends (sleeps at) the majorityof the school nights.


� How do you define the majority of the school nights?

For the purposes of the admissions process,school nights are defined as Sunday, Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. This isbecause children will be going to school on thefollowing morning. To determine how manyschool nights your child spends with each parent,please use this definition.

For example, if your child sleeps Sunday,Monday, Tuesday at your address andWednesday, Thursday at their other parent’saddress, the admission process would determinethat your address is where your child spends themajority of the school nights. This is becausethey will be going to school from your addresson three school days and from their otherparent’s address on two school days.

If you are unsure of how this will be defined inyour personal circumstances, please contact theStudent Services Admissions Team for adviceand assistance.

� My child comes from a separated family. Whathappens if you receive an application from meand one from my child’s other parent?

If Medway Council receive two applications foryour child (one from each parent), we willcontact both parties to seek written agreementon the following:1 The child’s main address to be used for theapplication.

2 The schools to be considered on theapplication.

3 The preference order of the schools to beconsidered.

Whilst awaiting written agreement from bothparties, the applications will be removed fromthe process and held pending.

Once written agreement is received from bothparties, your child’s application will be includedin the process with the agreed details.

If written agreement from both parties is notreceived your child’s application will continue tobe held pending until the matter is resolved. Inthese situations parents may wish to seek theirown independent legal advice on how to resolvethe situation.

It is important to understand that, if both partiescannot reach agreement and the situationremains unresolved, your child may not beoffered a school place on 12 April 2013 or untilthe matter is settled. This means that your childcould be disadvantaged because agreement onthe application has not been reached.

� I am moving shortly, what address do I use?

You must use the address you are living at on the closing date for school applications, 15 January 2013.

If you are moving after you have submitted yourapplication, you will need to provide the StudentServices Admissions Team with proof of yourmove. This proof can be in the form of a copy ofyour exchange of contracts or tenancy agreement.

Any request for a change of address can beaccepted up until Tuesday, 29 January 2013 ifaccompanied by sufficient evidence.

� What happens if I give false information?

If you deliberately provide false information onyour school application, such as an address, anda place is granted on the basis of thisinformation that wouldn’t have otherwise beenoffered we can, and will, withdraw the offer of aschool place.

If you believe that someone has provided falseinformation on their school application, we askthat you contact The Student Services Manager


at Medway Council. All such contacts will betreated in confidence and we will not discloseany of your information.

If any part of your application is thought to befalse, we will investigate and the emphasis willbe on parents to provide satisfactory evidenceproving the point being queried.

� What do Medway Council accept as proof ofaddress, if required, for the admissions process?

If Medway Council request you to provide proofof the address where your child is living for theadmission process, a copy of one of thefollowing will be acceptable:

• A Child Benefit letter • A Child Tax Credits award letter • A copy of your child’s medical card showing theaddress they are registered from with their GP

• A copy of your most recent Council Tax bill.

Copies of any letters or bills provided must bedated during the application period (September2012 to 15 January 2013). Any evidence provideddated outside the application period may not beaccepted as you will be requested to prove yourchild’s address at the time of application.

� What happens if I miss the closing date forapplications?

The closing date for applications is 15 January2013. Late applications cannot be made online.All late applicants must complete a paperapplication form and return it direct to theStudent Services Admissions Team.

For parents resident in Medway on or before theclosing date – As far as reasonably practicable,late applications (for good reason) that arereceived, will be accepted provided they arereceived by Medway Council before Tuesday 29January 2013. These applications must beaccompanied by a written explanation of thereasons for late submission. Only exceptionalcircumstances (good reason) can be consideredby the Student Services Management Team. If itis decided that the reason for late submissiondoes not constitute good reason, the applicationwill be held until after allocation on 12 April2013 and will be considered at re-allocation.

For parents who have moved to Medway afterthe closing date and by 29 January 2013 –Any application received from a new Medwayresident after the closing date and by 29 January2013 will be included in the normal allocation ofplaces on 12 April 2013. Proof of the Medwayaddress and the date of the move mustaccompany such applications. This can be a copyof a signed tenancy agreement, exchange ofcontracts or completion documents.

Any application received after 29 January 2013– All applications received after 29 January2013 will not be considered for places on 12 April 2013, but will be included in the re-allocation of places on 20 May 2013 andafter consultation with the relevant admissionauthority for the named schools. The child’sname will automatically be placed on thewaiting list for any schools named that areunable to offer a place.

� Can I change my preferences after the closing date?

Changes to preference are not allowed after theclosing date for applications, 15 January 2013 otherthan in exceptional circumstances. If you feel thatyour circumstance fall into this category, pleasesubmit your request in writing to the StudentServices Management Team for consideration.

Medway Council would like to encourage allparents/carers of children resident in Medway tosubmit their school application online. Applyingonline offers you a quick, easy and secure optionfor submitting your application.

You can apply online atwww.medway.gov.uk/onlineadmissions

� When can I apply online?

Medway Council’s applications for admission toYear R and transfer to Year 3 in junior schoolsare open from Monday 17 September 2012 until4pm on Tuesday 15 January 2013.

We cannot accept any online applications madeoutside of these times.

� What are the benefits of applying online?

You can submit your application at a time thatsuits you, anytime, day or night, during theperiods shown above.

The online system provides a safe, fast and easymethod of sending us your application andprovides you with a full confirmation that it hasbeen received.

After 4pm on the offer day, 12 April 2013,Medway Council will send details, by email, ofwhich school has been offered to parents who

Section five The online admissions system

successfully submitted an online application andprovided an email address.

� What do I need to do to apply online?

Firstly, you will need to register with the website.You will be asked to create a username andpassword for yourself. We suggest that you makethese easy to remember and keep a note ofthese (space is provided on the inside front coverof this booklet), as you will need these in thefuture to access your application.

You will then need to enter your details and yourchild’s details, add your school preferences andreasons, then submit your application forprocessing during the dates shown above.

If you provide an email address in yourinformation, you will receive an emailconfirmation of the application you havesubmitted. This will be a full copy of theinformation you have provided.

� Can I change my application or my informationafter I have submitted it?

Yes, You can make any changes to yourapplication up until the closing date forapplications (15 January 2013).

You will need your username and password tore-enter your application and make any changes.

It is vitally important that you remember toresubmit your application after you have madeyour changes as we can only process the lastsubmitted application after the closing date.

If you make changes and do not re-submit theapplication for processing, your changes will notbe included when the application is processed.

� Will I still get a letter telling me my child’sschool offer?

Yes, all applicants receive the formal offer letter.Online applicants, who have provided an emailaddress, also receive an email advising them ofthe school place offered.

� Can I submit an online application and a paperapplication?

No, we can only process one application for eachpupil. If you have applied online, do notcomplete a paper application as well.

Please note, if you submit an online applicationthis will override any paper application we receivefor your child unless you contact us prior to theclosing date to cancel your online application.



Section six The school offer (allocation) process and next steps

� When will I find out my child’s school offer?

School places are offered on 12 April 2013.

All parents will be sent a formal offer letteradvising them of the school offered and what todo next. These letters will be posted by MedwayCouncil by 1st class post on 12 April 2013 to bereceived in the following few days.

If you apply online, and provide an emailaddress, you will also receive an email after 4pmon 12 April 2013 advising you of your child’sschool offer. You will still receive a formal letterand will need this to take the next steps.

� Who will I receive my offer from?

You will receive your school offer letter fromyour home local authority. This means, if you livein Medway (ie pay you Council Tax to MedwayCouncil), you will receive your letter fromMedway Council.

If you live in Kent (ie pay you Council Tax to oneof the 12 district councils of Kent, for exampleSwale) then you will receive your offer letterfrom Kent County Council.

� Why does it take so long from applying forschools to receiving the school offer?

There are many procedures that need to beundertaken by councils to process applicationsincluding exchanging data with other councilsand schools, working with schools to prioritiseapplicants, etc before school offers can be made.

� How does Medway Council work out whatpriority my child has for a place at the schools Ihave named?

All school places are allocated in accordance withthe individual school’s published oversubscriptioncriteria. Full details of each school’s criteria can befound later in this booklet.

The Student Services Admissions Team work inpartnership with each school to ensure that all

applicants are prioritised (ranked) correctlyagainst the published oversubscription criteria.

� How does Medway Council work out whichschool is to be offered to my child?

Medway Council operates an equal preferencescheme, which means that school places are notoffered based on which preference you namethe school.

Your application will be considered andprioritised against the named school’soversubscription criteria.

Medway Council will not tell the schools whichpreference you named them. The order of yourpreference is between you and Medway Council.

When school places are being offered,Medway Council will look to offer your child aplace at the highest named school where aplace can be offered.

� What happens if more than one of the school’s I name can offer my child a place?

You will only receive the offer of one school placeon 12 April 2013 and Medway Council will look tooffer your child a place at the highest namedschool where a place can be offered.


� What about children with a Statement of SpecialEducational Needs?

Children with a Statement of Special EducationalNeeds do not go through this admissions processand any places being offered to a Statementedchild at a school will be allocated before allother places.

The school’s published admission number (PAN) will be adjusted to take account of any Statemented children offered and TheStudent Services Admissions Team will offer upto the remaining number of places available atthe school.

� Am I guaranteed to get one of the schoolsnamed on my application?

Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that we canoffer a place at one of your named schools. Itwill depend on how oversubscribed the schoolsnamed are and where your child is prioritisedagainst the schools over subscription criteria.

We strongly advise you to name more than oneschool on your application to give you the mostopportunity to receive the offer of a place at aschool you are satisfied with. Medway residentscan name up to four preferences.

For Year R admissions for September 2012, 97 percent of children received the offer of a place at aschool named on their application form on 30March 2012. Of these 89 per cent received theoffer of a place at their first preference school.

For Year 3 transfer to junior school forSeptember 2012, 100 per cent of childrenreceived the offer of a place at a school namedon their application form on 30 March 2012.

Of these 99 per cent received the offer of a placeat their first preference school.

� What happens if you can’t offer my child at aschool named on my application?

The council have a duty to ensure that a schoolplace is offered on 12 April 2013 to every childwho has applied for a school place by theclosing date.

If we are not able to offer a place at one of yourpreferences, we will look to allocate a place atthe nearest appropriate school to your homeaddress that have a place available.

� If I am not happy with the school place offered,what can I do?

Full details of the next steps you can takefollowing the school offer made on 12 April2013 will be provided along with the offer letter.You have a number of options includingrequesting to be placed on a waiting list, to beconsidered at re-allocation and lodging a schooladmission appeal. Brief details of some of theseoptions are listed below:

� Waiting lists / Re-allocation:You will be sent a waiting list request form alongwith your school offer letter on 12 April 2013.Using this form you can request to be placed onthe waiting list for any of the schools youoriginally named on your application form and/orany other Medway school*

Your child will not automatically be added to awaiting list unless you have submitted a requestform. The only exception to this is where anappeal has been lodged. Children who haveappealed will also be added to the relevantschools’* waiting list.

*Please note that, under the transfer to juniorschool processes, you can only request to goon the waiting list for a Medway junior school.

The Student Services Admissions Team will thencollate all waiting list requests and look to re-allocate (offer) any vacant places that maybecome available in schools to children whohave requested to be placed on the waiting list.

A child’s position on a school’s waiting list will bedecided in accordance with the school’s


published oversubscription criteria. Places arenot held on a first come first served basis.

It is important to understand that a child’s placeon the waiting list may change (up or down)dependent on the eligibility of other childrenwho have requested to be on the waiting list.

Waiting list requests must be submitted byMonday 13 May 2013.

Vacant places will be re-allocated after 20 May 2013.

NB: If you are offered a school place at one ofthe schools you have named on your waitinglist request, any other school offer will beautomatically withdrawn to be re-allocated toanother child. You will not have a claim on theoriginal place offered if you change your mindand will need to request to be added to thatschool’s waiting list for consideration at future re-allocation.

� Appeals:

You have the right of appeal to any of theschools you have named on your applicationform that has not been able to offer your childa place.

You cannot lodge an appeal for a school youhave not named on your application form.

Full details of how to appeal and an appeal formwill be included with your school offer letter on12 April 2013.

You can submit more than one appeal at thesame time, as the schools being appealed for will

not be aware that you have appealed foranother school.

Who you submit your appeal request to willdepend on the school being appealed for anddetails of where you need to send you form willbe included with your letter on 12 April 2013.

An Independent Appeal Panel will hearadmission appeals. They are independent of theschool and the Council and their decision isbinding on the school and the Council.

Appeal requests must be lodged by Monday 13May 2013.

� Can I go on the waiting list and lodge an appealfor the same school?

Yes. You can submit a waiting list form andlodge an appeal for the same school. The twoprocesses are independent of each other and,being on the waiting list will not affect yourappeal and vice versa.

� How do I accept or refuse the school placeoffered?

You will receive an ‘Acceptance/Refusal’ formwith your school offer letter on 12 April 2013.You will need to complete this form and return itto the school being offered with your decision.

Acceptance/refusal forms must be returned tothe schools by Monday 13 May 2013.

� If I refuse the place offered, do I have a betterchance being offered a place from the waitinglist or being successful at appeal?

No. Vacant places are only offered from waitinglists in accordance with the school’soversubscription criteria, not dependent onwhether you are holding the offer of a schoolplace or not. In a similar way, appeal decisionsare based on the cases heard by the IndependentAppeal Panel and not on whether you areholding a school place or not.


Section seven Free School Meals and Home to School Transport

The following information on Free School Mealsand Home to School Transport is correct at thetime of going to print.

Please check the Medway Council websitewww.medway.gov.uk for the most up to dateinformation nearer the time of your child starting school.

Free School Meals

� Will my child be entitled to Free School Meals?

Your child may qualify to receive free schoolmeals if you receive certain qualifying benefits.

At the time of printing this booklet, these are:• Income Support• Jobseeker’s Allowance (income based)• Employment and Support Allowance (Incomerelated)

• The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit• Support under part VI of the Immigration andAsylum Act 1999

• Child Tax Credit, but not entitled to WorkingTax Credit, and whose annual income (asassessed by Her Majesty’s Revenue andCustoms) does not exceed £16,190.

As the Government is looking to change thebenefits system, please be aware these couldhave changed by September 2013.

� How do I apply for Free School Meals?

You will need to complete the free school mealsapplication form.

If applying during the school holidays, you willneed to send the completed form to the freepost

address on the bottom of the form. If applyingat any other time, as well as this option, you cantake it into your child’s school office.

You can obtain an application form by ringing theStudent Services Operations Team on 01634 331155,or collecting one from your child’s school office,Medway’s contact points, or the main libraries:Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester and Strood.

� Do I need to provide proof of benefit with myapplication?

You do not need to provide proof of benefit atthis time. By signing the form you are allowingthe Student Services Operations Team to verifyyour claim.

If free school meals cannot be verified, the teamwill ask for an up to date, full copy of the proof ofbenefit you are receiving, to reassess your claim.

� Do I have to renew my application for freeschool meals and if so, when?

No, you do not have to renew your application ifall your details have remained the same.

The Student Services Operations Team will carryout regular reviews and contact you for furtherproof of benefit, if required.


� Who do I contact if any of mine and/or my child’spersonal details change, or I stop receivingbenefit, once I am receiving free school meals?

Please contact the Student Services OperationsTeam on 01634 331155 to update your details. If you have moved address, you will be asked tocomplete a new application form.

If you do not notify the team, it could result inyou having to repay the cost of any free schoolmeals that your child has received.

Home to School Transport

� How do I know if my child is eligible for freehome to school transport?

If you feel your child is eligible for free home toschool transport, you need to complete anapplication form; the Student ServicesOperations Team will assess it and send writtenconfirmation of the decision.

� Where can I get an application form?

You can get an application from any Medwayschool, Medway contact points or the mainlibraries (Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester andStrood). Alternatively, you can contact the StudentServices Operations Team on 01634 331155.

� What is the current transport policy, includingthe minimum distances?

At the time of going to print, the basicqualifying criteria to be eligible for free home toschool transport is the following: • if your child is up to eight years old, you mustlive more than two miles from the primaryschool your child will be attending and it must

be deemed as the ‘nearest appropriate school’to your home address

• if your child is eight years old and above, youmust live more than three miles from theprimary school your child will be attending andit must be deemed as the ‘nearest appropriateschool’ to your home address.

� How are distances measured for home to schooltransport?

It is important to understand that the schooladmissions policies and the home to schooltransport policies are completely separate anddo not interlink.

Distance for home to school transport arecalculated using the geographical informationsoftware available to Medway Council. Thedistance is calculated from the home address tothe school address by the shortest availablewalking route. It may take account of footpaths,public rights of way, etc.

The shortest available walking route is one alongwhich a child can walk to school, accompanied asnecessary, with reasonable safety.

� What does ‘nearest appropriate school’ mean?

This means the school geographically nearest toyour home address that is suitable to a child’sage, ability and aptitude.

Only one school can be the nearest appropriateschool from your home address.

If you express a preference for a school which isnot the nearest appropriate school and you areoffered a place, you will not qualify for free

transport, even if the school is more than theminimum distance from your home address.

� Can I get free home to school transport if I amon a low income?

Yes. If you are on a low-income you can qualifyfor free home to school transport if you livemore than two miles, but not more than six milesfrom one of your three nearest appropriateschools. Low-income families are defined aschildren who are entitled to free school meals(see details on page 18), or if parents receive themaximum level of working tax credit.

When returning the application form you willneed to provide an up to date full copy of your proof of benefit in order for us to assessyour claim.

� Can a child get free home to school transportfrom two addresses if their parents are separatedand they live part time with each parent?

No. Medway Council can only issue one travelpass for one return journey from home to schooleach day. We can only assess a transportapplication from the address that is the child’smain place of residence. If you have any specificquestions regarding these situations, pleasecontact the Student Services Operations Team on01634 331155.

� Will my child receive free home to schooltransport automatically if they have medical orspecial educational needs?

If a child has specific medical needs for transport,you will need to provide medical evidence to beassessed by the Student Service Operations Team.This evidence must provide sufficient detail toenable an assessment to be carried out.


If a child has a Statement of Special EducationalNeeds, you will need to discuss their transportneeds with the SEN team on 01634 331130 andthey will advise what information they need toassess the case.

� I have chosen a school on faith grounds; can Iget free home to school transport?

If your child attends a school chosen ondenominational grounds, the council will countthis as your nearest appropriate school. Toqualify your child must be a regularly practisingmember of a church of the same denominationas the school concerned. If you apply for travelassistance on denominational grounds you willneed your vicar or priest to sign the appropriatesection of the transport application form. Theminimum distances still apply.

If you are on a low-income, you may be entitled tofree transport if you live between two and 15 milesfrom the school and your child is a regularlypractising member of a church of the same religionas the school, if you send in confirmation inwriting, by the church and proof of your benefit.

� My child will be attending a private/independent school or a non-Medway school.Can I still apply for home to school transport?

Medway Council do not provide home to schooltransport for children attending private/independent schools.

If your child will be attending a non-Medwayschool, please contact the Student ServicesOperations Team to discuss your child’s individualcircumstances. We cannot guarantee that theywill be eligible for home to school transport.

� What if I don’t agree with the decision?

If you feel that the decision that your child is noteligible for free home to school transport isincorrect or that your child’s circumstanceswarrant an exception to be made, you cansubmit an application form enclosing a letterexplaining the reason why you wish your child’scase to be looked at further. The Student ServicesManagement Team will look at this.

� If we are refused free transport again, is there aright of appeal?

If the Student Services Management Teamrefuses your application for free home to schooltransport again, you may wish to make a formalappeal to Members of Medway Council againstthis decision. Further details of how to appeal tothe Medway Council School Transport AppealsCommittee will be provided if your application isnot granted.

� How do I find out what bus routes andcompanies cover the journey to my child’schosen school?

Arriva Bus Company operates the majority of busroutes in Medway. You can contact them foradvice on 01634 283600 or visit their websitewww.arrivabus.co.uk to find out the servicenumbers, times, boarding points etc.

Tenders for bus services are often renewed, so atthe time of printing this booklet, the followingbus companies also operate in certain parts ofMedway. To find out if they operate near you,please contact them on the numbers below:

• Nu Venture Bus Company 01622 882288• Farleigh Coaches 01634 201065• Red Route 01474 353896• ASD Coaches 01634 726412

� If my child does not qualify for free home toschool transport, are there any other schemesavailable in Medway?

Medway Youth Pass (young persons half-pricebus fare scheme) - this entitles all young peoplewho live in Medway and hold a valid pass to payhalf the adult fare at all times when travellingon any local bus service. The journeys must startin Medway and can be to any destination inMedway or Kent, as long as any changes of busare in Medway. This pass is not valid on thesubsidised yellow buses run by Medway Councilor companies who already offer a child fare.

You can apply for this scheme and find out thecost by ringing the Student Services OperationsTeam on 01634 331155, or collecting a form fromyour child’s school office, Medway’s contact


points, or the main libraries - Gillingham,Chatham, Rochester and Strood.

Vacant Seat Payment Scheme - Children who donot qualify for free home to school transportmay apply for a vacant seat on a hired schoolvehicle, if one operates on the route required, ata cost. It is important to understand that the seaton the transport may be withdrawn at any timeif it is required by a child eligible for free home

Section eight Other useful information and common oversubscripton criteria

Other useful information

Choosing to educate at home

You may choose to educate your child at home. If you elect to do this, the Council has a duty toensure that your child is receiving suitable andefficient full time education.

If you wish to consider educating your child athome, please contact the Inclusions Team on 01634 332572 for more information.

You will be asked to provide full details on thearrangements you are making.

Advisory Centre for Education (ACE)

ACE has been supporting families on educationissues for over 50 years. They provide information,support and advice to parents on many aspects of

their child’s education. You can contact them on0808 800 5793 or visit www.ace-ed.org.uk

School Term dates

Full details of the Medway Council defined Termdates for the academic year September 2013 toJuly 2014 can be found on the Medway websitewww.medway.gov.uk

Please be aware that some schools may operatedifferent term dates to the Medway Councildefined ones and you will need to speak toindividual schools about their arrangements.

The Physical and Sensory Service (PASS)

PASS is part of Medway’s learning support serviceand is actively working with children and youngpeople with physical, hearing and visualimpairment from birth to 19 year old.

It operates an open and responsive referral systemand aims to provide the earliest possibleintervention to inform and advise on access tolearning opportunities in schools, early yearssettings and the home environment. For moreinformation, please contact PASS on 01634 334157.

Sustainable School Travel Strategy

Medway Council is keen to ensure that their ownplans support school travel plans (STP), so that theschools can develop a long-term commitment toimplementation, monitoring and development.Working with schools, Medway Council hasdeveloped a number of initiatives, in support of asustainable school transport sytem.

Further information can be found atwww.medway.gov.uk/pdf/sustainable_school_travel_strategy_summary.pdf

feel that your child’s behaviour is unacceptable,their ticket can be withdrawn. In such cases,Medway Council will cease to accept liability fortravel arrangements and you will have to makeyour own arrangements from then on.

to school transport or if the transport iswithdrawn. Further information on this schemecan be obtained from the Transport ProcurementTeam on 01634 331139.

� If my child has a free bus pass and misbehaveson the bus, will the pass be taken away?

All transport provided is subject to your childbehaving in an acceptable manner whiletravelling. If however, the transport company


Common oversubscription criteriaThe opposite table provides some definitions forthe most common oversubscription criteria usedby schools. The definitions quoted are those ofMedway Council and may be different for anindividual school.

Please ensure you read each individual school’soversubscription criteria in Section 9 to ascertainexactly what their oversubscription criteria is andwhat it means for your child.

*Please note that, at the time of going to print,the Student Services Admissions Team areresearching the use of new distancing software.Please check the website, www.medway.gov.ukand look at Co-ordinated Admission Scheme forPrimary Admissions – September 2013 for themost up to date information on how distancesare calculated.

Criteria Definition

Children in public Looked after children are children who are (i) in the care of a local authority, orcare/looked after (ii) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise ofchildren and previously their social services functions (as defined in Section 22(1) of the Children Act looked after children 1989) at the time of making the application for a school.

Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceasedto be so because they were adopted (under the terms of the Adoption andChildren Act 2002, Section 46) or became subject to a residence order or specialguardianship order (under the terms of the Children Act 1989, Section 8 andSection 14A).

Please note that the Council may ask for a copy of the adoption/residenceorder to validate this criterion.

Sibling Sibling means children who live permanently as brother/sister in the same houseand includes natural siblings, adopted siblings, foster siblings and step siblings.

Extended family, for example cousins, living in the same house do not qualify as siblings. The sibling must be attending the named school at the time ofapplication and at the time the younger child would start (September 2013).

Child’s health reasons Medical evidence must be provided to the Student Services Admissions Team.This evidence must demonstrate a specific link between the child’s medicalconditions and needs and how the named school can meet these needs.

Nearness of children’s The distance calculated is the shortest available safe walking route known home/distance* to the geographical information software used by Student Services

Admissions Team.

This geographical information software may not know all footpaths that are inexistence and certain new roads may not be known. Where a footpath or newroad is not known to the software an alternative route will be used. Where achild’s home is situated on a new road the distance calculation will begin fromthe nearest available known road plotted in the software. New developmentsmay be subject to this.

In certain cases it may not be possible to calculate a distance where the entireroute is deemed as a safe walking route. In these circumstances the distancecalculated is used purely to prioritise an application for admission. There is noexpectation that the walk should be taken.


Section nine Individual school’s oversubscripton criteria

School name School typeAll Faiths' Children's Community School A

All Saints C of E Primary School (SIF required) VC

Allhallows Primary School C

Balfour Infants School C

Balfour Junior School C

Barnsole Primary School C

Bligh Infants School C

Bligh Juniors School C

Brompton Westbrook Primary School C

Burnt Oak Primary School and Children's Centre C

Byron Primary School C

Chattenden Primary School (Peninsula Gateway Academy Trust) A

Cuxton Community Infant School C

Cuxton Community Junior School C

Deanwood Primary School and Children's Centre C

Delce Infant School, Nursery and Children's Centre C

Delce Junior School C

Elaine Primary A

School name School type

Fairview Community Primary School C

Featherby Infant School and Nursery School C

Featherby Junior School C

Greenvale Infant and Nursery School C

Halling Primary School C

Hempstead Infant School C

Hempstead Junior School C

Hilltop Primary School C

Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and Marlborough Centre C

Horsted Federation - INFANTS C

Horsted Federation - JUNIORS C

Kingfisher Primary School and Children's Centre C

Lordswood School C

Luton Infant and Nursery School C

Luton Junior School C

Maundene School C

Miers Court Primary School C

Napier Community Primary and Nursery School C

New Road School and Nursery Unit C

Oaklands School C

Park Wood Infant School C

Park Wood Junior School C

Phoenix Junior Academy A

Riverside Primary School C

Saxon Way Primary School C

School name School typeSherwin Knight Community Infant School C

Sherwin Knight Junior School C

Skinner Street Primary School C

Spinnens Acre Community Junior School C

St Helen's C of E Primary School (SIF required) VC

St John's CE Infants School (SIF required) VC

St Margaret's at Troy Town C of E (VC) Primary School and Children's Centre (SIF required) VC

St Margaret's C of E Junior School VC

St Margaret's Infant School C

St Nicholas' CE Infant School (SIF required) VC

St Peter's Infant School C

Stoke Community School C

Swingate Infant and Nursery School C

Temple Mill Primary School C

Thames View Primary School C

The Gordon Schools Federation -INFANTS C

The Gordon Schools Federation -JUNIORS C

The Pilgrim CE Primary School (SIF required) VC

Twydall Primary School C

Wainscott Primary School C

Walderslade Primary School C

Warren Wood Primary School F

Wayfield Community Primary School C

Woodlands Primary School C

C = Community A = AcademyVC = Voluntary Controlled

The oversubscription criteria listed on pages 24and 25 relate to the following schools.

This table lists Medway community and voluntarycontrolled schools. In addition, recently convertedacademies are also listed because they werecommunity schools at the time theoversubscription criteria was determined.


This section provides you with the details of theoversubscription criteria for each Medway infant,primary and junior school.

For all schools, places will first be offered tochildren with a statement of special educationalneeds, which names the school.

If there are more applications for a school thanplaces available, all other applications for theabove schools will be prioritised using the school’spublished oversubscription criteria.

Oversubscription criteria

Community and voluntary controlled schools

1 Children in public care/looked after children andpreviously looked after children - (see note 1)

2 Attendance at a paired infant school (for pairedjunior schools only) - (see note 2)

3 Sibling (a brother or sister attending the namedschools at the time of application and who will stillbe attending in September 2013) – (see note 3)

4 Denominational preference (for VoluntaryControlled church schools only) – A supplementaryinformation form is also required (see note 4)

5 Child’s health reasons – (see note 5)6 Nearness of children’s home and (for HallingPrimary School only) ease of access to the school– (see note 6).

Please note for children of multiple birth –In the event of a school being oversubscribedwhere the parent/carer for the final qualifyingplace(s) available is the parent/carer of twins,triplets or other multiple birth, the Council willgive multiple birth applications a higher priorityfor place than other applications with the

exception of children in public care. Parents/carersmust tick the appropriate box on the applicationto indicate the children are of multiple birth.

Tiebreaker – in the event of a tie within anycriterion 1-5 (i.e if two or more children have thesame priority in any criterion), places will beallocated to those living closest to the schoolmeasured by the shortest available walking route.

Definitions and Notes:1 Looked after children are children who are (i) inthe care of a local authority, or (ii) beingprovided with accommodation by a localauthority in the exercise of their social servicesfunctions (as defined in Section 22(1) of theChildren Act 1989) at the time of making theapplication for a school.

Previously looked after children are children whowere looked after, but ceased to be so becausethey were adopted (under the terms of theAdoption and Children Act 2002, Section 46) or

became subject to a residence order or specialguardianship order (under the terms of theChildren Act 1989, Section 8 and Section 14A).

Please note that the Council may ask for a copy of the adoption/residence order to validate this criterion.

2 This criterion applies to applications for Year 3 injunior schools only where a paired school isnamed in this co-ordinated scheme and theadmission booklet.

3 Priority is given to children who have a sibling atthe named school. Sibling means children wholive as brother/sister in the same house andincludes natural siblings, adopted siblings, fostersiblings and step siblings. Extended family, forexample cousins, living in the same house do notqualify as siblings.

The sibling link also applies across ‘paired’schools. This means if parents/carers are applyingfor Year R in the infant school and have an oldersibling in the ‘paired’ junior school the siblinglink will be considered and also if the parent isapplying for Year 3 in the junior school and has ayounger sibling in the ‘paired’ infant school thesibling link will apply.

Please note that if the older sibling is in Year 6 atthe time of application, the link cannot beconsidered, as they will not be in the school whenthe younger child would start in September.

4 When a parent/carer applies for a place at aMedway Voluntary Controlled Church of EnglandSchool, such application must be supported byevidence that either the child or at least oneparent/carer is a regular worshipper (the level ofattendance should be at least once a month) at achurch affiliated to, or represented at “Churches


Together in England” or the “EvangelicalAlliance” and has been for at least 12 monthsprior to the application being made.

Parents/carers must ensure that they have alsocompleted the supplementary information form (SIF) for Medway voluntary controlledchurch schools.

The SIF is available from and returnable to anyMedway Voluntary Controlled church school (as listed below) and is also available on theCouncil’s website www.medway.gov.uk

The SIF does not constitute an application for theschool and parents/carers must complete theCouncil application as well (either online or paper).The SIF on its own will not be processed unlessthere is also a valid application for the school.

The SIF must be returned to the school by theclosing date for applications (15 January 2013).

Medway Voluntary Controlled church schools:All Saints CE Primary SchoolSt Helen’s CE Primary SchoolSt John’s CE Infant SchoolSt Margaret’s at Troy Town CE VC Primary SchoolSt Margaret’s CE Junior SchoolSt Nicholas CE Infant SchoolThe Pilgrim CE Primary School

5 Medical evidence must be provided to theStudent Services Admissions Team. This evidencemust demonstrate a specific link between thechild’s medical condition and needs and how thenamed school can meet these needs. Theevidence provided must be in writing from amedical practitioner (GP/Consultant).

6 The distance calculated is the shortest availablesafe walking route between the child’s home and

school using roads and footpaths known to themapping layer used by the Student ServicesAdmissions Team within the GeographicalInformation Software (GIS).

The start point - The centre point of the nearestroad or footpath known to the GIS to the seedpoint of the child’s home (The seed point is a gridreference for the property taken from OrdnanceSurvey mapping data). This may not always be thepostal address road, in rare circumstances where analternative road or footpath is actually nearer tothe seed point of the property this will be used.

The end point - A pre defined centre point of theroad adjacent the school site or a pre definedcentre point within the school site. The same endpoint is used for all distance calculations to theschool concerned.

The distance - The distance calculated is theshortest available safe walking route known to theMedway GIS using the centre point of streets andother available safe walking routes. The MedwayGIS may not know all footpaths that are inexistence and certain new roads may not beknown. Where a footpath or new road is notknown to the GIS an alternative route will be used.Where a child’s home is situated on a new road thedistance calculation will begin from the nearestavailable known road plotted in the GIS. Newdevelopments may be subject to this.

In certain cases it may not be possible to calculate adistance where the entire route is deemed as a safewalking route. In these circumstances the distancecalculated is used purely to prioritise an applicationfor admission. There is no expectation that thewalk should be taken.

Halling Primary School only – This school will usethe ease of access part of criterion 6, which means:

• Places are first offered to children living in UpperHalling (as defined in the hatched area on a mapwhich is available at the school), which includesLadds Farm, and Clements farm areas.

• Secondly places are offered to those childrenliving in Halling (as defined in the checkered areaon a map which is available at the school)including Formby Cottages to the north andLadds Lane area to the south.

• Any remaining places at Halling Primary Schoolwill be offered on nearness of children’s homesto the school.


Oversubscr iption criteria for Medwayvoluntary aided, foundation schools and academies

On the following pages are details of theoversubscription criteria for voluntary aidedfoundation schools and academies. Further detailson the full admission arrangements for theseschools is available from the relevant school and onour website www.medway.gov.uk.

Unless otherwise stated by the individual schoolthe current family association/sibling criterion andthe nearness to home/distance criterions aredefined in the same way as for community andvoluntary controlled schools.

All Faiths’ Children’s Community School Academy

Please note: This school became an academy on 1June 2012 and, therefore, their oversubscriptioncriteria were determined whilst they were still acommunity school. As such the details of theiroversubscription criteria can be found in theoversubscription criteria for community andvoluntary controlled schools.

Chattenden Primary School Academy

Please note: This school became an academy on 1 July 2012 and, therefore, their oversubscriptioncriteria were determined whilst they were still acommunity school. As such the details of theiroversubscription criteria can be found in theoversubscription criteria for community andvoluntary controlled schools.

Cliffe Woods Primary School Academy

Following receipt of parental preferences, placeswill be offered to those children with statementsof special educational needs where Cliffe WoodsPrimary School is named. Then, if the number ofrequests received via the co-ordinated scheme ismore than the number of places available, placeswill be allocated in the following priority order:1 Children in Public Care – as defined in theMedway co-ordinated admission scheme.

2 Child’s health reasons. Medical evidence must beprovided which demonstrates a specific healthreason, which requires a child to attend CliffeWoods Primary School.

3 Current family association (a brother or sister inthe school at the time of application and stillattending in September 2013) – as defined in theMedway co-ordinated admission scheme.

4 Multiple birth children where Cliffe WoodsPrimary School is the nearest school to thechild’s home.

5 Nearness of child’s home to school measuredusing Medway Council’s criteria.

Where criteria involves measuring distance to achild’s home, the LA’s procedures for ascertainingthe shortest available safe route between homeand the school will be used.

In the event of a tie within any criterion before thelast, places will be allocated to those living theclosest distance to the school as mentioned above.

Elaine Primary School Academy

Please note: This school became an academy on 1 September 2012 and, therefore, theiroversubscription criteria were determined whilstthey were still a community school. As such thedetails of their oversubscription criteria can befound in the oversubscription criteria forcommunity and voluntary controlled schools.

English Martyrs’ Roman Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided

A supplementary information form (SIF) isrequired for this school in addition to theMedway school application. You must collect this,complete it and return it to the school by theclosing date for applications.Where the number of applications exceeds thenumber of places, the Governors will offer placesusing the following criteria in the order stated: 1 Looked after children (as defined in the Medwayco-ordinated admissions scheme).

2 Baptised Catholic children. Evidence of Baptismwill be required.

3 Children enrolled in the catechumenate (preparingto become Catholics). Evidence will be required.

4 Children baptised or dedicated into other Christiandenominations, Churches affiliated to orrepresented at “Churches Together in England andEvangelical Alliance”. Evidence will be required.

5 Children who are members of other faiths, whoseparents wish them to receive a Christianeducation. This should be supported by a letterand evidence of their faith will be required.


6 Any other children. The following order of priorities will be appliedwhen applications within any of the abovecategories exceed the places available and it isnecessary to decide between applications.i A brother or sister on the school roll at the timeof admission (as defined by Medway Council).Evidence of the relationship may be required.

ii Social, pastoral and medical needs whichmake the school particularly suitable for thechild in question. Strong and relevantevidence must be provided by an appropriateprofessional authority (eg qualified medicalpractitioner, education welfare officer, socialworker or priest).

iii Distance from home to school (as defined byMedway Council).

High Halstow Primary School Academy

Following receipt of parental preferences, placeswill be offered to those children with statementsof special educational needs where High HalstowPrimary School is named. Then, if the number ofrequests received via the co-ordinated scheme ismore than the number of places available, placeswill be allocated in the following priority order:1 Children in Public Care (as defined in theMedway co-ordinated admission scheme)

2 Child’s health reasons. Medical evidence must beprovided which demonstrates a specific healthreason, which requires a child to attend HighHalstow Primary School.

3 Current family association (a brother or sister inthe school at the time of application and stillattending in September 2013).

4 Multiple birth children where High HalstowPrimary School is the nearest school to the child’s home.

5 Nearness of children’s home measured usingMedway Council’s criteria.

Where criteria involves measuring distance to achild’s home, the LA’s procedures for ascertainingthe shortest available safe route between homeand the school will be used. In the event of a tie within any criterion, beforethe last criterion, places will be allocated to thoseliving the closest distance to the school asmentioned above.

Phoenix Junior Academy (formerly Glencoe Junior School) Academy

Please note: This school became an academy on 1 September 2012 and, therefore, theiroversubscription criteria were determined whilstthey were still a community school. As such thedetails of their oversubscription criteria can befound in the oversubscription criteria forcommunity and voluntary controlled schools.

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided

A supplementary information form (SIF) isrequired for this school in addition to theMedway school application. You must collect this,complete it and return it to the school by theclosing date for applications.Where the number of applications exceeds thenumber of places, the Governors will offer placesusing the following criteria in the order stated: 1 Looked after children. (as defined in the Medwayco-ordinated admissions scheme).









St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided

A supplementary information form (SIF) isrequired for this school in addition to theMedway school application. You must collect this,complete it and return it to the school by theclosing date for applications.Where the number of applications exceeds thenumber of places, the Governors will offer placesusing the following criteria in the order stated:- 1 Looked after children (as defined in the Medwayco-ordinated admissions scheme).


3 Children enrolled in the catechumenate(preparing to become Catholics). Evidence will be required.

4 Children baptised or dedicated into otherChristian denominations, Churches affiliated to orrepresented at “Churches together in England andEvangelical Alliance”. Evidence will be required.





St James’ Church of England Primary School Voluntary Aided

If the number of preferences received via the co-ordinated scheme is more than 30, places will beoffered in the following priority order:(a) Looked After Children, as defined in the

Medway co-ordinated admission scheme.(b) Children welcomed into the Christian family of

God. (A copy of the baptism certificate of childor written evidence of a Service of Dedicationor Thanksgiving for the child or reference from clergy).

(c) Current family association – brother or sister atschool at the time of admission. The definitionof this includes stepbrothers and sisters andchildren living as a family unit.

(d) Child’s health reasons – medical evidence mustbe provided which demonstrates a specific

health reason that requires a child to attendthe preferred school.

(e) Nearness of children’s homes to the school.Distance will be measured in a straight linefrom the front door of the child’s homeaddress (including flats) to the main entranceof the school, with those living closer to theschool receiving the higher priority. If adecision is necessary between children havingthe same home address, it will be made bydrawing lots. If a child has more than onepermanent home address, the nearest will beused for admission purposes.In cases of over subscription, parents can ask forthe children’s names to be placed on a waitinglist held by the LA for a place at the schoolwhere they have been offered a place at aschool they ranked lower on their CAF. Thechildren will be ranked according to the school’sover subscription criteria and the co-ordinatedscheme and not according to the date when thechild’s name was added to the list.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided

A supplementary information form (SIF) isrequired for this school in addition to theMedway school application. You must collect this,complete it and return it to the school by theclosing date for applications.Where the number of applications exceeds thenumber of places, the Governors will offer placesusing the following criteria in the order stated: 1 Looked After Children as defined in the Medwayco-ordinated admissions scheme.




4 Children baptised or dedicated into otherChristian denominations, Churches affiliated toor represented at “Churches Together inEngland and Evangelical Alliance”. Evidence willbe required.

5 Children who are members of other faiths, whose parents wish them to receive a Christianeducation. This should be supported by a letterand evidence of their faith will be required.

6 Any other children.The following order of priorities will be appliedwhen applications within any of the abovecategories exceed the places available and it isnecessary to decide between applications.i A brother or sister on the school roll at the timeof admission (as defined by Medway Council).Evidence of the relationship may be required.



St Mary’s Island CE Primary School Voluntary Aided

A supplementary information form (SIF) isrequired for this school in addition to theMedway school application. You must collect this,complete it and return it to the school by theclosing date for applications.If the number of preferences received via the co-ordinated scheme is more than the number of

places available, children in public care (as definedby government regulations) will have priority inboth categories 1 and 2 below. The plannedadmission number (PAN) is 60.1 If there are more applicants for the one-thirdchurch places than places available, preferencewill be given to children who are on the electoralrolls of St Mark’s Gillingham (which includes theecumenical Church of St Mary’s Island ), and of StLuke’s Gillingham, our Foundation churches, andthen any other Anglican churches. Any remainingplaces will be offered to children from thosefamilies who, in the opinion of the governingbody of the school, demonstrate the highest levelof Christian commitment as evidenced by theChurch Leaders.In the event of a tie, the criterion of nearness tothe school will apply. If the church places areundersubscribed, any spare places will be offeredas below.

2 The remaining two –thirds of places will beallocated in the following order of priority:a Siblings of children in school at the time ofentry. A ‘sibling’ is defined as any child livingpermanently within the same family.

b Other island residents.c Those not resident on the Island.In the event of a tie within (b) or (c) above,preference will be given to those who livenearest to the school. For Island residents, thiswill be measured as the crow flies. For non-islandresidents, distance will be measured by road.

St Michael’s Roman Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided

A supplementary information form (SIF) isrequired for this school in addition to theMedway school application. You must collect this,complete it and return it to the school by theclosing date for applications.Where the number of applications exceeds thenumber of places, the Governors will offer placesusing the following criteria in the order stated:1 Looked after children as defined in the Medwayco-ordinated admission scheme


3 Children enrolled in the catechumenate, preparingto become Catholics. Evidence will be required.

4 Children baptised or dedicated into other Christiandenominations, “Churches affiliated to orrepresented at Churches Together in England andEvangelical Alliance.” Evidence will be required.




ii Social, pastoral and medical needs which makethe school particularly suitable for the child inquestion. Strong and relevant evidence mustbe provided by an appropriate professionalauthority (eg qualified medical practitioner,attendance advisory practitioner, social workeror priest).


St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided

A supplementary information form (SIF) isrequired for this school in addition to theMedway school application. You must collect this,complete it and return it to the school by theclosing date for applications.Where the number of applications exceeds thenumber of places, the Governors will offer placesusing the following criteria in the order stated:1 Looked after children. (as defined in the Medwayco-ordinated admissions scheme).






ii Social, pastoral and medical needs whichmake the school particularly suitable for thechild in question. Strong and relevantevidence must be provided by an appropriate

professional authority (eg qualified medicalpractitioner, education welfare officer, socialworker or priest).


St Thomas of Canterbury Roman Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided

A supplementary information form (SIF) isrequired for this school in addition to theMedway school application. You must collect this,complete it and return it to the school by theclosing date for applications.Where the number of applications exceeds thenumber of places, the Governors will offer placesusing the following criteria in the order stated:- 1 Looked after children (as defined by the Medwayco-ordinated admissions scheme).





6 Any other children. The following order of priorities will be appliedwhen applications within any of the abovecategories exceed the places available and it isnecessary to decide between applications.i A brother or sister on the school roll at the timeof admission (as defined by Medway Council).


Evidence of the relationship may be required.

ii Social, pastoral and medical needs whichmake the school particularly suitable for thechild in question. Strong and relevantevidence must be provided by an appropriateprofessional authority (e.g. qualified medicalpractitioner, education welfare officer, socialworker or priest).


St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided

A supplementary information form (SIF) isrequired for this school in addition to theMedway school application. You must collect this,complete it and return it to the school by theclosing date for applications.Where the number of applications exceeds thenumber of places, the Governors will offer placesusing the following criteria in the order stated: 1 Looked after children – as defined in Medway co-ordinated admission scheme.



4 Children who are baptised members of EasternOrthodox Churches. Evidence of Baptism will be required.


6 Children who are members of other faiths, whoseparents wish them to, receive a Christian

education. This should be supported by a letterand evidence of their faith will be required.

7 Any other children.The following order of priorities will be appliedwhen applications within any of the abovecategories exceed the places available and it isnecessary to decide between applications.i A brother or sister on the school roll at the timeof admission (as defined by Medway Council).Evidence of the relationship may be required.



Warren Wood Primary School Foundation

Where the number of applications received via theMedway co-ordinated scheme exceeds 55, theschool PAN, places will be allocated in thefollowing priority order:• Children in public care - as defined in theMedway co-ordinated admission scheme;

• Current family association (a brother or sister inthe school at the time of application and stillattending in September 2013) - as defined in theMedway co-ordinated admission scheme,

• Child’s health reasons. Medical evidence must beprovided which demonstrates a specific healthreason which requires a child to attend thepreferred school,

• Nearness of children’s homes and ease of accessto schools (In the event of a tie within anycriterion, before the last criterion, places will beallocated to those living closest to the schoolmeasured by the shortest available walkingroute.) Evidence of residence may be required.

In cases of over subscription, parents can ask forthe children’s names to be placed on a waiting listheld by the LA for a place at Warren Wood PrimarySchool. The children will be ranked according tothe school’s over subscription criteria and the co-ordinated scheme and not according to the datewhen the child’s name was added to the list.


Chatham

Gillingham

Hoo

Lordswood

Rainham

Rochester

Strood

Twydall

Walderslade

Wigmore/Hempstead

Section ten The schools

Schoolcontactdetails

Department forEducation uniqueschool number

Publishedadmission

number for 2013

Area ofMedway

School type community (C);

voluntary controlled (VC);foundation (F);

voluntary aided (VA) oracademy (A)

Number ofpreferences

received by theschool in 2012

How to use the school pages

The areas of Medwayare colour coded

Number of placesoffered on

30 March 2012(offer day)

Supplementaryinformation

form

Last criteriaapplied for

offers in 2012*

Last distancecriteria applied

for offers in 2012*

* If these sections areblank it means theschool was undersubscribed on 30 March2012 and LA allocations(where preferences can’tbe met) were made.


School name DFE PAN Area Primary/ Type Age Number Places Last Last distance SIF junior/ range of prefs allocated criteria metresinfant 2012 2012 applied (if applicable)

All Faiths' Children' s Community School

Gun Lane, Strood, Rochester ME2 4UF Phone: 01634 717115 Email: [email protected] Web: www.allfaiths.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs H Taylor 887 2600 30 Strood P A 4-11 45 30 Distance 2210 metres No

All Saints Church of England Primary School

Magpie Hall Road, Chatham ME4 5JY Phone: 01634 338922 Email: [email protected] Web: www.allsaints.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs G Hill 887 3093 45 Chatham P VC 4-11 163 45 Denom 574 metres Yes

Allhallows Primary School

Avery Way, Allhallows, Rochester ME3 9HR Phone: 01634 333090 Email: [email protected] Web: www.allhallows.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs S James 887 2570 30 Hoo P C 4-11 19 13 - - No

Balfour Infant School (paired with Balfour Junior School)

Pattens Lane, Rochester ME1 2QT Phone: 01634 338280 Email: [email protected] Web: www.balfourinf.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Barbara Padmore 887 2215 90 Chatham I C 4-7 243 90 Distance 928 metres No

Barnsole Primary School

Barnsole Road, Gillingham ME7 2JG Phone: 01634 333380 Email: [email protected] Web: www.barnsoleprimary.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs A Pullen 887 2396 90 Gillingham P C 4-11 165 76 - - No

Bligh Infant School (paired with Bligh Junior School)

Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester ME2 2XJ Phone: 01634 336220 Email: [email protected] Web: www.bligh-inf.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Miss T Gobell 887 2537 60 Strood I C 4-7 109 60 Distance 1623 metres No

Brompton Westbrook Primary School, Kings Bastion, Brompton,

Gillingham ME7 5DQ Phone: 01634 844152 Email: [email protected] Web: www.bromptonwestbrook.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Jane Heyes 887 2646 45 Gillingham P C 4-11 65 41 - - No

Medway infant and primary schoolsThese schools can be named for applications for reception year (Year R)



Burnt Oak Primary School and Children’s Centre

Richmond Road, Gillingham ME7 1LS Phone: 01634 334344 Email: [email protected] Web: www.burntoak.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Dr Heidi Barton 887 3760 60 Gillingham P C 4-11 97 58 - - No

Byron Primary School

Byron Road, Gillingham ME7 5XX Phone: 01634 852981 Email: [email protected] Web: www.byron.school-portal.co.uk

Headteacher: Mr James Fernie 887 2644 75 Gillingham P C 4-11 168 75 - - No

Chattenden Primary School (Peninsula Gateway Academy Trust)

Chattenden Lane, Chattenden, Rochester ME3 8LF Phone: 01634 250861 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chattenden.medway.sch.uk

Principal: Mrs H Walding NPQH,LLE 887 2209 30 Hoo P A 4-11 68 30 Distance 3070 metres No

Cliffe Woods Primary School

View Road, Cliffe Woods, Rochester ME3 8UJ Phone: 01634 220822 Email: [email protected] Web: www.cliffewoods.org.uk

Headteacher: Mr Tim Watson 887 2588 45 Hoo P A 4-11 96 47 Distance 5776 metres No

Cuxton Community Infant School (paired with Cuxton Community Junior School)

Bush Road, Cuxton, Rochester ME2 1EY Phone: 01634 337720 Email: [email protected] Web: www.cuxtoninfantschool.co.uk

Headteacher: Sandra Jones 887 2208 50 Strood I C 4-7 73 45 - - No

Deanwood Primary School and Children’s Centre

Long Catlis Road, Parkwood ME8 9TX Phone: 01634 231901 Email: [email protected] Web: www.deanwood.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: TBA 887 2684 30 Rainham P C 4-11 32 14 - - No

Delce Infant School, Nursery and Children’s Centre (paired with Delce Junior School)

Fleet Road, Rochester ME1 2QA Phone: 01634 844127 Email: [email protected] Web: www.delceinfants.org.uk

Headteacher: Miss D Atkinson 887 2216 90 Rochester I C 4-7 166 90 - - No

Elaine Primary School

Elaine Avenue, Strood, Rochester ME2 2YN Phone: 01634 335740 Email: [email protected] Web: www.elaine.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: TBA 887 2671 50 Strood P A 4-11 51 25 - - No

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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School

Frindsbury Road, Strood, Rochester ME2 4JA Phone: 01634 718964 Email: [email protected] Web: www.englishmartyrs.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Jill Oliver 887 3729 30 Strood P VA 4-11 54 28 - - Yes

Fairview Community Primary School

Drewery Drive, Wigmore ME8 0NU Phone: 01634 338710 Email: [email protected] Web: www.fairview.school-protal.co.uk

Headteacher: Debbie Willis 887 3759 90 Wig/Hemp P C 4-11 186 60 Distance 1411 metres No

Featherby Infant and Nursery School (paired with Featherby Junior School)

Allington Road, Gillingham ME8 6PD Phone: 01634 231072 Email: [email protected] Web: www.featherby-inf.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs J Thompson 887 2401 90 Twydall I C 4-7 132 74 - - No

Gordon School Federation - Infant (paired with Gordon School Federation - Junior )

Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester ME2 3HQ Phone: 01634 719971 Email: [email protected] Web: www.gordoninf.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs A J Carter 887 2220 60 Strood I C 4-7 97 36 - - No

Greenvale Infant and Nursery School (paired with Phoenix Junior Academy)

Symons Avenue, Chatham ME4 5UP Phone: 01634 409521 Email: [email protected] Web: www.greenvale.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Allnutt 887 2198 60 Chatham I C 4-11 99 60 Distance 653 metres No

Halling Primary School

Howlsmere Close, Halling ME2 1ER Phone: 01634 240258 Email: [email protected] Web: www.halling.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs W Donnelly 887 2211 40 Strood P C 4-11 42 25 - - No

Hempstead Infant School (paired with Hempstead Junior School)

Hempstead Road, Hempstead ME7 3QG Phone: 01634 365969 Email: [email protected] Web: www.school-portal.co.uk

Headteacher: Mrs K Dadd 887 2638 90 Wig/Hemp I C 4-7 177 90 Distance 4357 metres No

High Halstow Primary School

Harrison Drive, Rochester ME3 8TF Phone: 01634 251098 Email: [email protected] Web: www.highhalstowprimaryschool.org.uk

Headteacher: Mrs G Stangroom (acting) 887 2421 30 Hoo P A 4-11 52 27 - - No

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Hilltop Primary School

Hilltop Road, Frindsbury, Strood ME2 4QN Phone: 01634 710312 Email: [email protected] Web: www.hilltop.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mr G Evans 887 2499 60 Strood P C 4-11 168 60 Distance 1285 metres No

Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and Marlborough Centre

Pottery Road, Hoo, Rochester ME3 9BS Phone: 01634 338040 Email: [email protected] Web: www.hoo-st-werburgh.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Jo Trickett 887 2213 60 Hoo P C 4-11 78 58 - - No

Horsted Federation - Infants (paired with Horsted Federation - Juniors)

Barberry Avenue, Chatham ME4 9TF Phone: 01634 863395 Email: [email protected] Web: www.horsted-inf.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mr Steve Geary 887 2439 60 Chatham I C 4-7 112 60 Distance 4161 metres No

Kingfisher Primary School and Children's Centre

Kingfisher Drive, Walderslade ME5 7NX Phone: 01634 335850 Email: [email protected] Web: www.school-portal.co.uk

Headteacher: Mr R Veale 887 2652 30 Walderslade P C 4-11 53 30 - - No

Lordswood School

Lordswood Lane, Lordswood ME5 8NN Phone: 01634 333670 Email: [email protected] Web: www.school-portal.co.uk

Headteacher: Mrs A Campbell 887 2448 60 Lordswood I C 4-11 67 37 - - No

Luton Infant and Nursery School (paired with Luton Junior School)

Alexandra Road, Chatham ME4 5AP Phone: 01634 843019 Email: [email protected] Web: www.school-portal.co.uk

Headteacher: Mrs S Lythgoe 887 2201 90 Chatham I C 4-7 59 73 - - No

Maundene Primary School

Swallow Rise, Walderslade ME5 7QB Phone: 01634 864721 Email: [email protected] Web: www.maundene.co.uk

Headteacher: Mr N Jones 887 2580 60 Walderslade P C 4-11 148 60 Distance 1018 metres No

Miers Court Primary School

Silverspot Close, Rainham ME8 8JR Phone: 01634 388943 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mierscourt.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Evans 887 2623 60 Rainham P C 4-11 192 60 Distance 1742 metres No



Napier Community Primary and Nursery School

Napier Road, Gillingham ME7 4HG Phone: 01634 574920 Email: [email protected] Web: www.napierprimary.org.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Zerina Slade 887 2406 90 Gillingham P C 4-11 143 60 Distance 973 metres No

New Road School and Nursery Unit

Bryant Street, Chatham ME4 5QN Phone: 01634 843084 Email: [email protected] Web: www.newroad.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Miss E H Caldwell 887 2202 45 Chatham P C 4-11 98 45 Distance 678 metres No

Oaklands School

Weedswood Road, Walderslade ME5 0QS Phone: 01634 333810 Email: [email protected] Web: www.oaklandsjnr.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Joy Callan 887 2433 60 Walderslade P C 4-11 68 47 - - No

Parkwood Infant School (paired with Parkwood Junior School)

Deanwood Drive, Rainham ME8 9LP Phone: 01634 234625 Email: [email protected] Web: www.parkwoodinf.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Miss L J Mackenzie BEd 887 2494 90 Rainham I C 4-7 184 90 Distance 2547 metres No

Riverside Primary School

St Edmund's Way, Rainham ME8 8ET Phone: 01634 338700 Email: [email protected] Web: www.riverside.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs K Frame 887 3757 25 Rainham P C 4-11 30 24 - - No

Saxon Way Primary School

Church Path, Ingram Road, Gillingham ME7 1SJ Phone: 01634 852320 Email: [email protected] Web: www.saxon-way.medway.org.uk

Headteacher: TBA 887 2686 30 Gillingham P C 4-11 90 30 Distance 720 metres No

Sherwin Knight Community Infant School (paired with Sherwin Knight Junior School)

Cedar Road, Strood ME2 2JP Phone: 01634 338260 Email: [email protected] Web: www.sherwinknight-inf.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mr L Murphy 887 2469 75 Strood I C 4-7 87 52 - - No

Skinner Street Primary School

Skinner Street, Gillingham ME7 1LG Phone: 01634 850213 Email: [email protected] Web: www.skinnerst.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs D Rougvie-Fevrier 887 2408 60 Gillingham P C 4-11 78 31 - - No

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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Deanwood Drive, Rainham ME8 9NP Phone: 01634 371892 Email: [email protected] Web: www.saccp.org.uk

Headteacher: Mrs K Sexton 887 3752 30 Rainham P VA 4-11 48 23 - - Yes

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Lambourn Way, Lordswood ME5 8PU Phone: 01634 669700 Email: [email protected] Web: www.st-benedicts.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs B Salamonczyk 887 3753 30 Lordswood P VA 4-11 68 30 Distance 2754 metres Yes

St Helen's Church of England Primary School

Church Street, Cliffe, Rochester ME3 7PU Phone: 01634 220246 Email: [email protected] Web: website under construction

Headteacher: Mrs V Barr 887 3096 30 Hoo P VC 4-11 27 15 - - Yes

St James' Church of England Primary School and Children’s Centre

High Street, Isle of Grain, Rochester ME3 0BS Phone: 01634 270341 Email: [email protected] Web: www.stjamesisleofgrain.org.uk

Headteacher: Mrs G Wilson 887 3327 30 Hoo P VA 4-11 22 23 - - No

St John’s CE Infant School (paired with Balfour Junior School)

4 New Street, Chatham ME4 6RH Phone: 01634 844135 Email: [email protected] Web: www.stjohns.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs M Ryan 887 3095 30 Chatham I VC 4-7 51 30 - - Yes

St Margaret's at Troy Town Church of England (VC) Primary School and Children’s Centre, King Street, Rochester ME1 1YF

Phone: 01634 843843 Email: [email protected] Web: www.st-margaretsattroytown.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Faik 887 3293 30 Rochester P VC 4-11 88 30 Denom 898 metres Yes

St Margaret's Infant School (paired with St Margaret’s Church of England Junior School)

Orchard Street, Rainham ME8 9AE Phone: 01634 231327 Email: [email protected] Web: www.stmaragaretsinf.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs P Fewtrell 887 2479 90 Rainham I C 4-7 171 90 Distance 1660 metres No

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Greenfield Road, Gillingham ME7 1YH Phone: 01634 855783 Email: [email protected] Web: www.stmarysrcp.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Bernadette Long 887 3755 60 Gillingham P VA 4-11 129 60 Denom 808 metres Yes

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St Mary's Island CE (Aided) Primary School

Island Way West, St Mary's Island ME4 3ST Phone: 01634 891050 Email: [email protected] Web: www.st-marys-island.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs C Easton 887 3756 60 Gillingham P VA 4-11 94 60 Denom 7188 metres Yes

St Michael's RC Primary School

Hills Terrace, Chatham ME4 6PX Phone: 01634 832578 Email: [email protected] Web: www.st-michaels.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mr D McBride 887 3712 56 Chatham P VA 4-11 84 56 Denom 4595 metres Yes

St Nicholas CE Infant School

London Road, Strood ME2 3HU Phone: 01634 717120 Email: [email protected] Web: www.st-nicholas.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs A M Hutton 887 3102 40 Strood I VC 4-7 71 40 Distance 712 metres Yes

St Peter's Infant School

Holcombe Road, Rochester ME1 2HU Phone: 01634 843590 Email: [email protected] Web: www.stpeters.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs D Curzon 887 2665 40 Rochester I C 4-7 114 39 - - No

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Bleakwood Road, Walderslade ME5 0NF Phone: 01634 864701 Email: [email protected] Web: www.st-thomasmore.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs M S Williams 887 3736 60 Walderslade P VA 4-11 145 60 Denom 3618 metres Yes

St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

Romany Road, Gillingham ME8 6JH Phone: 01634 234677 Email: [email protected] Web: www.st-thomascanterbury.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs A Myatt 887 3732 30 Twydall P VA 4-11 65 30 - - Yes

St William of Perth RC Primary School, Canon Close, Maidstone Road, Rochester ME1 3LF

Phone: 01634 404267 Email: [email protected] Web: www.stwilliamperth.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs A Keywood 887 3746 30 Rochester P VA 4-11 65 30 Distance 1995 metres Yes

Stoke Community School

Allhallows Road, Lower Stoke, Rochester ME3 9SL Phone: 01634 270268 Email: [email protected] Web: www.school-portal.co.uk

Headteacher: Mr N McDonough 887 2194 20 Hoo P C 4-11 19 13 - - No



Swingate Infant and Nursery School (paired with Spinnens Acre Junior)

Sultan Road, Lordswood ME5 8TJ Phone: 01634 863778 Email [email protected] Web: www.swingate.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Miss K Boon 887 2549 90 Lordswood I C 4-7 126 90 Distance 5998 metres No

Temple Mill Primary School

Cliffe Road, Strood ME2 3NL Phone: 01634 338200 Email: [email protected] Web: website under construction

Headteacher: Mrs Jane Bright 887 2685 30 Strood P C 4-11 68 30 Distance 7245 metres No

Thames View Primary School

Bloors Lane, Rainham ME8 7DX Phone: 01634 335490 Email: [email protected] Web: www.thamesviewprimary.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Pauline Milton 887 2592 60 Rainham P C 4-11 127 60 Distance 3706 metres No

The Pilgrim CE Primary School

Warwick Crescent, Borstal ME1 3LF Phone: 01634 335959 Email: [email protected] Web: www.thepilgrimschool.co.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Jan Taylor 887 3758 30 Rochester P VC 4-11 82 30 Denom 1073 metres Yes

Twydall Primary School

Twydall Lane, Gillingham ME8 6JS Phone: 01634 231761 Email: [email protected] Web: www.twydallprimary.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs S Fedosiuk 887 2754 75 Twydall P C 4-11 142 77 Distance 1438 metres No

Wainscott Primary School

Wainscott Road, Wainscott ME2 4JY Phone: 01634 717301 Email: [email protected] Web: www.school-portal.co.uk

Headteacher: Mrs E Edwins 887 2210 30 Strood P C 4-11 117 30 Distance 1381 metres No

Walderslade Primary School

Dargets Road, Walderslade ME5 8BJ Phone: 01634 337766 Email: [email protected] Web: www.walderslade-pri.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs A Milne 887 2203 30 Walderslade P C 4-11 143 30 Distance 1064 metres No

Warren Wood Primary School

Arethusa Road, Rochester ME1 2UR Phone: 01634 337227 Email: [email protected] Web: www.warrenwood.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Belinda Beckhelling 887 2640 55 Rochester P F 4-11 39 31 - - No



Wayfield Community Primary School

Wayfield Road, Chatham ME5 0HH Phone: 01634 336350 Email: [email protected] Web: website under construction

Headteacher: Mrs V Rose 887 2668 30 Chatham P C 4-11 48 30 Distance 2488 metres No

Woodlands Primary School

Woodlands Road, Gillingham ME7 2DU Phone: 01634 338778 Email: [email protected] Web: www.thewoodlands.org.uk

Headteacher: Mr N Fiddaman 887 2412 60 Gillingham P C 4-11 114 60 - - No

Medway junior schoolsThese schools can be named for transfer from infant to junior school (Year 3)

Balfour Junior School (paired with Balfour Infant School)

Balfour Road, Chatham ME4 6QX Phone: 01634 843833 Email: [email protected] Web: www.balfour-jun.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Kim Parnell 887 2214 120 Chatham J C 7-11 145 116 - - No

Bligh Junior School (paired with Bligh Infant School)

Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester ME2 2XJ Phone: 01634 336220 Email: [email protected] Web: www.blighjnr.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Miss T Gobell 887 2492 60 Strood J C 7-11 75 53 - - No

Cuxton Community Junior School (paired with Cuxton Community Infant School)

Bush Road, Cuxton, Rochester ME2 1EZ Phone: 01634 718532 Email: [email protected] Web: www.cuxtonjnr.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Miss T Terry 887 2540 50 Strood J C 7-11 72 55 Distance 586 metres No

Delce Junior School (paired with Delce Infant School)

The Tideway, Rochester ME1 2NJ Phone: 01634 845242 Email: [email protected] Web: www.delce-jun.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Ms Karen L White MA (SESI) 887 2413 130 Rochester J C 7-11 87 74 - - No

Featherby Junior School (paired with Featherby Infant)

Chilham Road, Gillingham ME8 6BT Phone: 01634 231984 Email: [email protected] Web: www.featherby-jun.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Barry Symons 887 2400 90 Twydall J C 7-11 76 72 - - No



Gordon School Federation - Junior (paired with Gordon School Federation - Infant)

Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester ME2 3HQ Phone: 01634 719971 Email: [email protected] Web: www.gordon-jun.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs A J Carter 887 2218 100 Strood J C 7-11 78 67 - - No

Hempstead Junior School (paired with Hempstead Infant School)

Birch Grove, Hempstead ME7 5HJ Phone: 01634 371823 Email: [email protected] Web: www.hempsteadjnr.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mr D Bignell 887 2403 90 Wig/Hemp J C 7-11 112 89 - - No

Horsted Federation - Juniors (paired with Horsted Federation - Infants)

Barberry Avenue, Chatham ME4 9TF Phone: 01634 861794 Email: [email protected] Web: www.horstedjnr.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Steve Geary 887 2506 60 Chatham J C 7-11 63 59 - - No

Luton Junior School (paired with Luton Infant School)

Luton Road, Chatham ME4 5AW Phone: 01634 844149 Email: [email protected] Web: www.lutonjuniorschool.co.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Davidner Jandu 887 2199 90 Chatham J C 7-11 47 39 - - No

Parkwood Junior School (paired with Parkwood Infant School)

Deanwood Drive, Rainham ME8 9LP Phone: 01634 234699 Email: [email protected] Web: www.parkwood-jun.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mr A Moir 887 2493 90 Rainham J C 7-11 94 77 - - No

Phoenix Junior Academy (previously Glencoe Junior School, paired with Greenvale Infant and Nursery School)

Glencoe Road, Chatham ME4 5QD Phone: 01634 829009 Email: TBA Web: TBA

Headteacher: Mr A Lucas 887 2196 60 Chatham J A 7-11 60 46 - - No

Sherwin Knight Junior School (paired with Sherwin Knight Community Infant School)

Cedar Road, Strood ME2 2JP Phone: 01634 717166 Email: [email protected] Web: www.sherwinknight-jun.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mr Mark Dawson 887 2450 75 Strood J C 7-11 76 61 - - No

Spinnens Acre Community Junior School (paired with Swingate Infant)

Sultan Road, Lordswood ME5 8TJ Phone: 01634 660618 Email: [email protected] Web: www.spinnensacre.medway.sch.uk

Headteacher: Miss K Boon 887 2630 90 Lordswood J C 7-11 88 83 - - No

St Margaret's C of E Junior School (paired with St Margaret’s Infant School)

Orchard Street, Rainham ME8 9AE Phone: 01634 230998 Email: [email protected] Web: www.stmargarets.org.uk

Headteacher: Mr C P Gabbett 887 3195 90 Rainham J VC 7-11 101 85 - - Yes


Key Action Completed

Do I live in Medway?

If yes, then you must apply for schools through the Medwayapplication process.

Is my child the correct age to apply for schools?

For admission to Reception Year, children must be born between 1September 2008 and 31 August 2009

For transfer from infant to junior school (Year 3 in junior schools only,children must be born between 1 September 2005 and 31 August 2006

Have I read the Admission to Primary School Booklet?

Have I contacted Student Services Admissions Team to ask anyquestions about any part of the process I don’t understand?

Have I decided which schools, and how many, I want to apply for?

Have I contacted the schools I am interested in to ask any questionsabout the school and/or arrange a visit?

Have I completed the Medway Council school application (online orpaper) and submitted it by the closing date (15 January 2013)?

Do any of the school’s I have applied for require me to complete aSupplementary Information Form?

If yes, then you must collect the form from the relevant school,complete it and return it directly to the school. This is in addition tothe Medway application that you need to complete.

Parent’s application checklist for booklet

Bengali 01634 331780

Chinese 01634 331781

Farsi/Dari 01634 331840

Gujarati 01634 331782

Hindi 01634 331783

Kurdish 01634 331841

Lithuanian 01634 332372

Slovak 01634 331839

Polish 01634 331781

Punjabi 01634 331784

Russian 01634 332374

Turkish 01634 331786

Urdu 01634 331785

Find out about Medway Council services in your language

To find out more information on Medway Council services phone

Customer First 01634 333333 or visit www.medway.gov.uk

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