Thank you for considering English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School for your child. We understand that choosing the right school is an important step for your family, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We warmly encourage you to explore our school, ask questions and take your time to feel confident in your decision.

Please read the Admissions Policy which can be found on the school’s website here

Please also ensure that you have read the school’s Privacy Notice, which can be found on the school’s website here

Applying for a Reception Place

All applications for a Reception place are made through your home Local Authority.

• If you live in Medway, you should complete the Medway Reception Common Application Form (RCAF) via the Medway Council website.
• If you live outside Medway, please apply through your own Local Authority.

If your child’s date of birth is between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, they will be due to start primary school in September 2026.

🗓 Key dates for September 2026 entry:

• Applications open: 1st September 2025
• Application deadline: 15th January 2026
• National Offer Day: 16th April 2026

Supplementary Information Form (SIF)

In addition to your Local Authority application, families applying under our admissions criteria are asked to complete a Supplementary Information Form (SIF). You can find a copy of this at the bottom of this page.

This helps us ensure that your application is considered correctly. Completed forms, along with any supporting documents (such as baptism certificates where applicable), should be returned directly to the school. Any supporting documentation must be provided to the school by the closing date. Not doing so may lead to your child being placed in a lower priority category than they should be. If you are not offered a place and submit an appeal, a copy of the form will be submitted to the Appeal Panel.

If you are unsure about any part of the process, please contact us—we are always happy to help.

Supporting Documents

To guide you through your application, the following documents are available at the bottom of this page:

• Admissions Arrangements
• Supplementary Information Form (SIF)

Please note: failure to submit a completed Supplementary Information Form (SIF) when applying for a Catholic school place may result in your application not being placed in the correct category. This could result in you not receiving an offer of a place.

Visiting Our School

We warmly welcome families to visit English Martyrs’. This is the best way to experience our caring, inclusive community, meet our staff and see our children learning and enjoying school life.

We would be delighted to meet you.

To arrange a visit, please contact the school office:
📞 01634 718964
📧 office@englishmartyrs.medway.sch.uk

In-Year Admissions

If you are applying for a place outside of the Reception intake, please see our In-Year Admissions section for further information. We will do all we can to support you through this process.

In Year Admissions

Admission Appeals

We understand that not receiving an offer of a place at your preferred school can be disappointing.  If your child has not been offered a place at our school, you have the legal right to appeal this decision to an independent appeal panel that is separate from the school and admission authority. To submit an appeal, please complete the appeal form and return it to the school office.  Please include any supporting evidence that you wish the panel to consider as part of your appeal.

If you have not been successful in securing a place at English Martyrs' RC Primary School and would like to appeal the decision, please take note of the dates shown below:

• Deadline for lodging appeals by: Thursday 14th May 2026
• Appeal dates for English Martyrs' RC Primary: to be confirmed
• Reallocation begins: Monday 8th June 2026
• Reallocation ends: Monday 31st August 2026
• Appeals are usually heard within 40 school days

For in-year applications, appeals are heard within 30 school days of being lodged.

Further guidance and appeal forms are available from the school.

Admission Documentation

Medway Council Reception Common Application Form (CAF)

Admissions Arrangements 2026 - 2027Supplementation Information Form (SIF)In Year Admission Form

Need Help?

If you would like support at any stage of the admissions process, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Our team is always happy to guide you and answer any questions you may have.

If you require a paper copy of any information on this page, we will gladly provide this free of charge.

The school participates in the local authority’s Fair Access Protocol to allocate places to vulnerable and other children in accordance with the School Admission Code 2014. Admitting pupils under the protocol may require the school to admit above the planned admission number for the relevant year group.