Our Admissions Process
We understand that when deciding which school is best for your children, there can be a lot of unanswered questions. We aim to provide you with all the information that you may need. If there is anything you require further information about, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team in the school office.
Primary Admissions
Applications are open between Friday 6th November 2026 - Friday 15th January 2027 and can be made at www.kent.gov.uk/primaryadmissions. If parents are unable to access the online site, an alternative format can be requested by emailing kentonlineadmissions@kent.gov.uk.
Please also ensure that you have read the school's Admission Policy Primary Admissions Policy 2026 Privacy Notice, which can be found on the school's website Privacy Notice
Please return the Supplementary Information Form to the Admissions Officer at the school (Not Kent County Council). For Year R entry in September 2027 please return this form to the school no later than 15th January 2027 in order that we may rank your application.
Please note failure to submit a completed Supplementary Information form when applying for a Catholic school place may result in your application not being placed in the correct category and could result in you not receiving an offer of a place.
In Year or Casual Applications
To submit an In-Year-Application to one of our existing years, please CLICK HERE to complete an online application form via the Kent Authority website.
Using this link, parents are able to access information regarding In Year Admissions and submit a digital IYAF directly to us.
Admission Appeals
Parents whose applications for places are unsuccessful, may appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel set up in accordance with sections 88 and 94 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.
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 16th April 2026)
You must submit your appeal before Monday 18th May 2026 for it to be considered by Monday 20th 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 appeals related to In Year Applications, appeals will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.
For further information please contact the Admissions Officer Mrs. L. Forrest on 01843 861738
office@st-josephs-broadstairs.kcsp.org.uk
or follow the link below
Primary Admissions Policy 2027-28
Primary Supplementary Application Form 2027
Primary Admissions Policy 2026-27Primary Admissions Policy 2025-26