Key Dates
If your child was born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, and you wish to apply for a place here at Meopham Community Academy, please see below the following key dates:
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, 16th April 2026). You need to submit your appeal by Monday 18th May 2026 for it to be considered by Friday, 17th 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.
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.
Decisions of appeals will be given within 5 school days of the hearing.
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.
