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Rochester Riverside Primary School

School Admissions

Reception Admissions September 2026

  

 

 Reception Admissions September 2026 Appeals

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 (Thursday 16 April 2026).

You must submit your appeal before Monday 18 May 2026 for it to be considered by Monday 20 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.

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.

  

Casual In-year Admission (Years R to 5)

For admissions into Rochester Riverside CoE Primary School please complete the casual admissions form and return to our office or email to admissions@rrcoe.medway.sch.uk.  For any queries please call 01634 471697.

 We will write to you with the application outcome within 15 school days of receiving your application.

If, after you have submitted an in-year admission application for Rochester Riverside C of E Primary, we are unable to secure a place for your child you have the right to appeal. An appeal form is available below.

 

 Click here for FAQ Primary School Appeals  

Reception Admissions September 2027