Admissions
The school is conducted by its governing body as part of the Catholic Church in accordance with its Trust Deed and Instrument of Government, and seeks at all times to be a witness to Jesus Christ. The Governing Body warmly welcomes applications from those of all denominations and faiths who support the religious ethos of the school.
Having consulted with the Local Authority and other admission authorities, from September 2026 the Governors intend to admit up to 120 pupils without reference to ability or aptitude. Where the number of applications exceeds this number, the Governors will offer places using set criteria, which can be found in our Admissions Policy.
For admission into Reception in September 2026 you will need to submit:
- The Kent County Council online application form
- A Supplementary Information Form - available to download from Key Documents below.
- Your child's full birth certificate and evidence of Baptism/Dedication (if applicable).
Please email these as a pdf document to admissions@st-johns-gravesend.kcsp.org.uk.
Key Dates
Friday 7th November 2025 - KCC online application process opens. Go to www.kent.gov.uk/primaryadmissions to register and apply. At the same time you will need to make an application to the school of your choice.
Thursday 15th January 2026 - Online application process closes. Any amendments after this date must be emailed to kentonlineadmissions@kent.gov.uk.
Thursday 16th April 2026 - National Offer Day. Offers of school places sent to parents via email after 4pm.
Thursday 30th April 2026 - Parents should contact the school to accept/refuse the place that has been offered.
Monday 18th May 2026 - Appeals need to be lodged. Further appeals information can be found at www.kent.gov.uk/schoolappeals. You can only appeal for schools that were named on the application form.
Admission Appeals
Parents whose applications for Primary School places were unsuccessful, may appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel set up in accordance with sections 88 and 94 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.
If your child is due to start primary school in September 2026, you can appeal if you are refused a place at one of your preferred schools on National Offer Day.
You must submit your appeal before Monday 18th May 2026 for it to be considered by Friday 18 July 2026. Any appeals received after this time will be heard within 40 school days from the deadline, or where reasonably possible in line with updated guidance from the Department for Education
In-Year Admission
If you wish to apply for Years 1 to 6, please email admissions@st-johns-gravesend.kcsp.org.uk. When you apply, you will need to complete the Kent County Council In Year Admission Form as well as our own Supplementary Information Form. Both these forms can be found below. On completion, please submit to the school office or to the admissions email address along, with a copy of your child's full birth certificate and evidence of their Baptism/Dedication.
If your child is not of the Catholic faith, please complete the 'Reference for Faith Membership' page on the Supplementary Information Form which will need to be countersigned by your Priest / Pastor at your place of worship.
Key Documents
KCSP Primary Admissions 2025-26 notes
KCSP Primary Admissions Policy 2026-27
KCSP Primary Admissions Policy 2025-26
Supplementary Information Form
Supplementary Information Form 2026-27
KCSP Primary Admissions Policy 2027-28
KCSP Primary Admissions notes 2027-28
Nursery Admissions
Our Nursery
We are proud to have an onsite Nursery at St John's.
We offer rich indoor and outdoor learning environments within which we develop the children's unique and individual potential as active learners.
We provide the following sessions for our nursery children:
- Morning Session 8.45am-11.45am (15 hours per week)
- Afternoon Session 12.00pm-3.00pm (15 hours per week)
- All Day Session 8.45am-3.00pm (30 hours per week)
To find out more information about funding for your 3 or 4 year old please click here to visit the Kent County Council Free Childcare page or come in and speak to a member of our office staff.
If you are entitled to 15 free hours of childcare, we offer 5 morning sessions or 5 afternoon sessions a week. If your child is entitled to 30 hours of childcare, we offer all day sessions from 8.45am until 3.00pm. All day children need to be provided with a packed lunch daily.
If you would like to apply for a nursery place from September 2026, we ask that you:
1. Download the reference form for completion by your place of worship (if applicable)
2. Register your interest by clicking on the link below
NOTE: Your child MUST have reached their third birthday by 31/08/2026 to apply. Thank you.
The closing date for all nursery applications is the 30th April each year.
Reference for Faith MembershipRegister for a nursery place - You will need your child's full birth certificate, proof of address, baptismal certificate and signed reference from your place of worship (if applicable) before completing this form.