Admissions

Joining St Simon Stock in 2026

St Simon Stock Catholic School welcomes applications from families of Catholic and other Christian denominations, other faiths, and any other parents who seek and will support the Christian ethos of our school community.

We provide a comprehensive education for students of all abilities and our students move on to a broad range of further opportunities including Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities.

Admissions Procedure

Applications for Year 7 for entry in 2027

The school participates in the Kent County Council Co-ordinated Admission Scheme. All applicants for a place in Year 7 will need to apply online via Kent County Council.

In addition, complete the Supplementary Information Form (SIF) 2027-2028 if, for example, your child:

is a baptised Catholic;
has a sibling already at the school;
attends one of our Catholic partner primary schools (for new Year 7 intake only);
has a parent who is a member of staff;
is committed to another Christian denomination or other faith.

If applicable you must send a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate and/or Other Faith Reference, to the Admissions Officer at the school along with the completed form.

Return the Supplementary Information Form 2027-2028 to the Admissions Officer at the school (not Kent County Council) no later than 31 October 2026 in order that we may rank your application.

St Simon Stock gives higher priority to baptised Catholics and those applying under the other faith categories who attend their place of worship on a regular basis.

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.
If you are not offered a place and submit an appeal, a copy of the Supplementary Information Form will be submitted to the Appeal Panel.

Please ensure that you have read the Admissions Policy and Procedure and school’s Privacy Notice.

Key Admissions Dates
Main admissions round - National Offer Day	Monday 2 March 2026
Welcome from named school	From Wednesday 4 March 2026
Parental Deadline for Late Applications and Waiting List Requests	Monday 16 March 2026
Parental Deadline for Accepting/Refusing the offered place	Monday 16 March 2026
Deadline for Lodging Appeals	Monday 30 March 2026
Reallocation Round Places offered by KCC from Waiting List Any waiting list requests after 23 April 2026 should be made direct to the school	Thursday 23 April 2026

Late Application for Year 7 in Sept 2026 & In-Year Admissions 2025-2026

A Year 7 Late Application is an application made after the Kent County Council Co-ordinated Admission Scheme deadline for Year 7 starting in September 2026.

An In-Year Admission is an application for a place in Years 7 - 11 during the current academic year.

Applications must be submitted using the In-Year Admission Form (IYAF). All applications are considered in line with the school’s Admissions Policy (excluding the standard admissions timetable).

Please return the In-Year Admission Form and the Supplementary Information Form, if applicable, to the Admissions Office at the school.

Parents will be notified of the outcome of their In-Year Application within 15 school days detailing any reason for refusal and information about the right to appeal.

Year 7 Late Applications – September 2026 Entry

Late applications for Year 7 entry in September 2026 must use the following documents:

In-Year Admission (IYAF) Form
Supplementary Information Form 2026-2027
Admissions Policy 2026-2027

Please ensure all forms are completed and submitted as soon as possible.

In-Year Applications

For applications to join the school outside the usual admissions round, including in-year transfers, use the following documents:

In-Year Admission (IYAF) Form
Supplementary Information Form 2025-2026
Admissions Policy 2025-2026

Appeals Procedure

Admissions Appeals

We understand that not receiving an offer of a school place at your preferred school can be disappointing. If your child has not been offered a place at our school, you have the legal right to appeal this decision to an independent appeal panel that is separate from the school and the admissions authority.

How to lodge an appeal

Complete the Secondary School Appeal Form 2026
Return the form to the Admissions Officer at admissions@ssscs.co.uk.
Include any evidence or supporting material with your appeal form and you MUST give the grounds for your appeal at the time you lodge your appeal.

You may appeal to more than one school.

For further information, contact the Admissions Officer at admissions@ssscs.co.uk or visit Kent County Council Appeal a School Offer

Appeals Timetable for Year 7 September 2026

If your child is due to start secondary school in September 2026, you can appeal if you are refused a place at one of your preferred schools on National Offer Day (Monday 2 March 2026).

You need to submit your appeal before Monday 30 March 2026 for it to be considered by 15 June 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.

Late Application 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.

To appeal, complete the Secondary School Appeal Form 2026 (linked below) and submit to the Admissions Officer at admissions@ssscs.co.uk.

A copy of the Admission Appeal Defence Statement (linked below) is submitted by the school to the appeal board along with the Secondary Appeal Form and supporting documents supplied by the appellant.

St Simon Stock Catholic School Appeal FAQs

For more information visit Kent County Council Appeal a School Offer

Appeals for St Simon Stock that have been lodged before 30 March 2026 will be heard week commencing 15 June 2026

Key Dates
Main admissions round - National Offer Day	Monday 2 March 2026
Welcome from named school	From Wednesday 4 March 2026
Deadline for Lodging Appeals	Monday 30 March 2026
Appeals to be heard	Week Commencing 15 June 2026
Appeals clerk sends parents/carers notice of the deadline date for the submission of additional evidence and the appeal hearing date and time	At least 10 school days before appeal hearing
Appeals clerk sends appeal papers to parents, admission authority/school and panel members	At least 5 school days prior to the hearing date
Decision letter is sent to parents/carers and admissions authority/school	No later than 5 schools days of the appeal hearing or, in the case of multiple appeals, within 5 school days of the last appeal hearing

Appeals Timetable for In-Year Admissions

Appeals related to In Year Applications will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.

Key Dates
Deadline for lodging an appeal for in-year applications	Within 20 school days of the date of notification that your application was unsuccessful
Appeals heard	Within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged
Appeals clerk sends parents/carers notice of the deadline date for the submission of additional evidence and the appeal hearing date and time	At least 10 school days before appeal hearing
Appeals clerk sends appeal papers to parents, admission authority/school and panel members	At least 5 school days prior to the hearing date
Decision letter is sent to parents/carers and admissions authority/school	No later than 5 schools days of the appeal hearing or, in the case of multiple appeals, within 5 school days of the last appeal hearing