Admissions
At Bishop Chavasse School we know how important it is for you to choose the right school for your child. We look forward to welcoming you for our weekly tour which takes place on Tuesdays at 9.15am to enable you to see teaching and learning and experience the atmosphere of our school. To book a visit to our school, please contact the school office on 01732 676040 or email admissions@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk.
If you would like your child to attend our school, please see full details of our admission arrangements below.
If you have any admission queries, please telephone the school on 01732 676040 and speak to a member of our office team or email us admissions@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk and we will be happy to help.
Prospective Early Years Families 2025
Please see our Prospective Early Years Families page for information on our event dates/times and how to book a space.
In-Year Admissions
If you are looking to transfer your child from another primary school to Bishop Chavasse or have recently moved into the area, please complete an In-Year Admission form via the Kent County Council website. This will then need to be submitted to us via email to: admissions@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk
For further information regarding the admission criteria, please see the Kent County Council website.
Please see our Admissions form page to complete the paperwork for an admission to our school.
Did you know...
- Our Early Years has been rated Outstanding - Ofsted (2022) said: “Children in Early Years are confident, independent and happy – they love their school. The quality of Early Years provision stands out.”
- Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022, saying “Pupils are proud of their school. The values of respect and honesty were clear to see. This is a school with purpose and new direction.” Read more at: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/144634
- We are proud to be a Church of England school, underpinned by a sound Christian ethos and our values of compassion, honesty and wisdom, which welcomes children of all faiths.
- Our Two Form Entry school opened in 2017, and our modern school building opened in 2019, complete with brand new facilities such as: a dedicated music room, play therapy rooms, extensive outdoor play and learning areas, and a wooded area for Outdoor Learning.
- In 2023, 76.7% of our EY children were “Reaching a Good Level of Development in key curriculum areas” compared with 67.3% nationally.
- Key Stage 2 data 2023 showed that 79.2% were ‘reaching the expected standard’ in reading (68.3% national average); 69.8% in writing (60.1% national average) and 81.1% in maths (70.4% national average)
- We offer wrap-around care from 7.30am to 6.30pm. Our incredible range of after school enrichment clubs includes a different sport every day (from hockey to tag ruby to dodgeball), pottery, painting, dance, French, girls’ football, boxing, gardening and sewing, and a special Early Years club in terms 1 and 2.
- We have a full time, dedicated SENDCO, and play therapists at school: “Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Parents … were particularly positive about this aspect of the school” (Ofsted 2022).
- Parents say: “my children love going to Bishop Chavasse: they are thriving academically and socially. There is a real sense of energy and excitement at the school, with lots of special events such as Book Week, and special services at the local churches. My kids particularly loved Sports Week with a mini marathon, climbing wall and different activities every day”.
- Children in every year group receive Outdoor Learning sessions with our two accredited Outdoor Learning teachers. Children learn to swim at a local private school pool. We have a football team, netball team, two choirs and regular music lessons at school.