Primary Admission
Hartsdown uses the Kent online admissions process. Please see here for further information.
In Year Admissions
In year admissions are handled by the school. Please complete an enquiry form.
Appeal Information
If your child is due to start secondary school in September 2026, you can appeal if you are refused a place at one of your preferred schools on National Offer Day (Monday 2nd March 2026). You needed to submit your appeal before Monday, 30th March 2026 for it to be considered by Wednesday, 17th June 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.
For late applications, appeals should be heard within 40 school days from the deadline for lodging appeals where possible, or within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged where reasonably possible in line with updated guidance from the Department for Education.
FAQs High Schools Main Round Appeals – 2026
In Year Admission Appeals