Admissions
Kents Hill Park Nursery will be opening in September 2025.
There are spaces available for September 2025. If you are interested in AM, PM or all day slots please submit an application form, found below.Â
How to Apply
Please complete the editable PDF below. This can be done on a phone/tablet/computer. When you have opened the admissions form, save to the device you are using. Then complete the form and press save. The completed form should then be emailed with supporting documentation to: [email protected]
Kents Hill Park Nursery Admissions Form
We aim to respond to your application within 10 school days.Â
In-Year Admissions
In-year admissions refers to applications made at any time after the initial September entry into Reception.
Applications for an in-year admission can be made directly to Kents Hill Park School.
In Year Applications for starting in September 2025Â
To apply for a place on the waiting list for September 2025, please complete the application form for September 2025-26. Please see the link below.
In year Primary Application September 2025-26
The application form is an editable PDF. Save the form to the device you are using, then complete the form and press save. The completed form should be emailed with the supporting documentation to [email protected].
The primary school is currently full from Year 1 (Year 2 September 2025) to Year 5 (Year 6 September 2025), so a turn down letter will initially be sent out. You will then have the opportunity to place your child(ren) on the waiting list for September 2025. This builds the waiting lists for each year group for September.
Once the school has returned from the school holidays in September then should there be any vacancies in the year group places will be offered from the top of the waiting list.
Parent/Carers should be aware that Kents Hill Park School is an oversubscribed school with more applicants than places available and each year many parent/carers are unsuccessful in their application for a place. Please note that when a place does become available it is allocated strictly in accordance with the school’s admissions criteria.
Kents Hill Park School maintains a waiting list throughout the academic year. The waiting list will be ranked in accordance with the over-subscription criteria and length of time on the list will not be a factor in offering a place. This means that children will move up and down the list as other children are or removed. Being on the waiting list does not guarantee a place at the school. Waiting lists close at the end of the academic year.
Please email any queries to [email protected] and the admissions team will respond within 10 school days.
See below for application forms for current year 2024/25.
Children Starting School for the First Time - September 2025
The Local Authority co-ordinates the application process for children starting school for the first time. (Applications will not be accepted at the school).Â
The deadline for applications was 15 January 2025.
National Offer Day was on 16 April 2025.
For Children born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021. Further information can be found on Milton Keynes Council website:Â Starting primary or junior/middle school in September 2025
Timeline for Admission Appeals for Year R – September 2025
Following national offer day of Wednesday, 16th April 2025, if you named Kents Hill Park Primary School as one of your preferences and were unsuccessful, you have a right to appeal against the decision to an independent appeal panel. Â
The appeals timetable* for Kents Hill Park Primary School for students starting in Year R in September 2025 is shown below. Both the Stage 1 and Stage 2 individual hearings will be held virtually, with meeting invites issued by the Clerk to the Independent Appeal Panel nearer the time.
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Tuesday, 20th May 2025 at noon |
Deadline to request an appeal form |
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Thursday, 22nd May 2025 at noon |
Deadline to lodge an appeal** |
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Wednesday, 9th July to Friday 11th July 2025 Â |
Appeal hearings will be held during this week. Appellants will be advised as to precise day and time by the clerk. |
Should you wish to appeal against the decision not to offer your child a place at Kents Hill Park Primary School, please email [email protected] providing the name of the child, their date of birth, the name of the school and an email address where the appeal paperwork can be sent.Â
Requests for appeal forms must be made by noon on Tuesday, 20th May 2025.Â
*Please note it may not be possible to include within this timetable any appeals that are lodged after the deadline.
**This is the deadline by which the completed appeal form must be received by the Clerk to the Independent Appeal Panel.
Junior Transition for Year 3 - September 2025
The Local Authority co-ordinates the application process for children starting school for the first time. (Applications will not be accepted at the school).Â
The deadline for applications was 15 January 2025.
National Offer Day is 16 April 2025.
For children born between 1 September 2017 and 31 August 2018.Â
Further information can be found on Milton Keynes Council website: Starting primary or junior/middle school in September 2025
Timeline for Admission Appeals for Year 3 – September 2025
Following national offer day of Wednesday, 16th April 2025, if you named Kents Hill Park Primary School as one of your preferences and were unsuccessful, you have a right to appeal against the decision to an independent appeal panel. Â
The appeals timetable* for Kents Hill Park Primary School for students starting in Year 3 in September 2025 is shown below. Both the Stage 1 and Stage 2 individual hearings will be held virtually, with meeting invites issued by the Clerk to the Independent Appeal Panel nearer the time.
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Tuesday, 20th May 2025 at noon |
Deadline to request an appeal form |
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Thursday, 22nd May 2025 at noon |
Deadline to lodge an appeal** |
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Wednesday, 9th July to Friday 11th July 2025 Â |
Appeal hearings will be held during this week. Appellants will be advised as to precise day and time by the clerk. |
Should you wish to appeal against the decision not to offer your child a place at Kents Hill Park Primary School, please email [email protected] providing the name of the child, their date of birth, the name of the school and an email address where the appeal paperwork can be sent.Â
Requests for appeal forms must be made by noon on Tuesday, 20th May 2025.Â
*Please note it may not be possible to include within this timetable any appeals that are lodged after the deadline.
**This is the deadline by which the completed appeal form must be received by the Clerk to the Independent Appeal Panel.
Open Days
For information on open days, please see Prospective Parents Information
Applying for In-Year places - 2024/25
Year R - as of 30th May 2025 there are currently 2 places in year R at Kents Hill Park Primary School.Â
To apply, please complete the editable PDF below. This can be done on a phone/tablet/computer. Once the form has been completed, please 'save as' on to the device you are using. The completed form should then be emailed with supporting documentation to: [email protected]
Primary In-Year Application 2024-2025
Please note that unless you are applying for a place in year R you will initially receive a turn down letter as all the other current year groups are full. Once you have received the turn down letter directly from the Kingsbridge Educational Trust you can request for your child(ren) to be placed on the waiting lists.Â
The waiting lists are ranked via the oversubscription criteria. Length of time on the waiting list is not a factor in offering a place. The waiting list is held in place until the end of the summer term, closing end of July 2025.Â
Being on the waiting list does not guarantee a place at the school.
In-Year Admissions
In-year admissions refers to applications made at any time after the normal age of transfer at the end of primary school.
Applications for an in-year admission can be made directly to Kents Hill Park School.
In Year Applications for starting in September 2025Â
To apply for a place on the waiting list for September 2025, please complete the application form for September 2025-26. Please see the link below.
In year Secondary Application Form - September 2025-26
The application form is an editable PDF. Save the form to the device you are using, then complete the form and press save. The completed form should be emailed with the supporting documentation to [email protected].
The secondary school is currently full in all year groups, so a turn down letter will initially be sent out. You will then have the opportunity to place your child(ren) on the waiting list for September 2025. This builds the waiting lists for each year group for September.
Once the school has returned from the school holidays in September then should there be any vacancies in the year group places will be offered from the top of the waiting list.
Parent/Carers should be aware that Kents Hill Park School is an oversubscribed school with more applicants than places available and each year many parent/carers are unsuccessful in their application for a place. Please note that when a place does become available it is allocated strictly in accordance with the school’s admissions criteria.
Kents Hill Park School maintains a waiting list throughout the academic year. The waiting list will be ranked in accordance with the over-subscription criteria and length of time on the list will not be a factor in offering a place. This means that children will move up and down the list as other children are or removed. Being on the waiting list does not guarantee a place at the school. Waiting lists close at the end of the academic year.
Please email any queries to [email protected] and the admissions team will respond within 10 school days.
See below for application forms for current year 2024/25
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Year 7 Admissions for September 2025
Applications closed on 31 October 2024.
National Offer Day was on 1 March 2025.
This is for children born between 1st September 2013 and 31st August 2014.
For further information please refer to Milton Keynes City Council's website: Starting secondary/upper school in September 2025
Timeline for Admission Appeals for Year 7 – September 2025
Following national offer day on Monday, 3rd March 2025 if you named Kents Hill Park School as one of your preferences and were unsuccessful, you will be sent a letter from the school providing further details as to why it wasn’t possible to allocate a place.
All unsuccessful applicants have a right to appeal against the decision not to offer a place to an independent appeal panel.Â
The appeals timetable* for Kents Hill Park School for students transferring to Year 7 in September 2025 is shown below. Stage 1 hearing and Stage 2 individual hearings will be held virtually, with meeting invites issued by the Clerk to the Independent Appeal Panel nearer the time.
| Tuesday, 1st April 2025 at 12 noon | Deadline to request an appeal form |
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| Thursday, 3rd April 2025 at 12 noon | Deadline to lodge an appeal** |
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Monday, 16th June 2025 late afternoon (precise time of hearing to be confirmed) |
Stage 1 hearing (all appellants are invited to attend) |
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Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th, Thursday 19th and Friday 20th June 2025 |
Stage 2 individual hearings (precise days/times to be advised by the Clerk) |
Should you wish to appeal against the decision not to offer your child a place at Kents Hill Park School, please email the admissions team at [email protected] providing the name of the child, their date of birth, name of school appeal for and an email address where the appeal paperwork can be sent.
Requests for appeal forms must be made by 12 noon on Tuesday, 1st April 2025 at 12 noon.Â
*Please note it may not be possible to include within this timetable any appeals that are lodged after the deadline.
**This is the deadline by which the completed appeal form must be received by the Clerk to the Independent Appeal Panel.
Applying for In-Year places
To apply, please complete the editable PDF below. This can be done on a phone/tablet/computer. Once the form has been completed, please 'save as' on to the device you are using. The completed form should then be emailed with supporting documentation to: [email protected]
Secondary In-Year Application 2024-2025
Please note that initially you will receive a turn down letter as the current year groups are full. Once you have received the turn down letter directly from the Kingsbridge Educational Trust you can request for your child(ren) to be placed on the waiting lists.
The waiting lists are ranked via the oversubscription criteria. Length of time on the waiting list is not a factor in offering a place. The waiting list is held in place until the end of the summer term, closing end of July 2025.
Being on the waiting list does not guarantee a place at the school.
2024 Admission Arrangements
The 2024 admission arrangements were determined by the Local Governing Body on 31st October 2022 and can be viewed on the links below:
Primary Admission Arrangements 2024
Year 7 Admission Arrangements 2024
In-Year Admission Arrangements 2024
2025 Admission Arrangements
The consultation on the proposed admission arrangements for Kents Hill Park School for September 2025 is now closed. The Local Governing Body would like to thank everyone who responded. The Local Governing Body reviewed the consultation responses and decided that the admission arrangements for Primary, Year 7 and In-Year (Years 7-11) should be adopted as proposed.
The 2025 admission arrangements were adopted by the Local Governing Body on Thursday, 7 December 2023 and can be viewed on the links below:
Primary Admissions Arrangements 2025
Year 7 Admissions Arrangements 2025
In-Year Admissions Arrangements 2025
A paper copy of the policies can be obtained, upon request, from the Admissions office for the School.
2026 Admission Arrangements
The 2026 admission arrangements were determined by the Local Governing Body on 23Â September 2024 and can be viewed on the links below:
Primary Admission Arrangements 2026
