Published: Thursday, 16th April 2026
More than 98 per cent of children in Medway who will be starting school in September have been offered a place at one of their top three preferences.
Today (Thursday, 16 April) families will start finding out which primary or infant school their child has been offered for September 2026.
Every child whose parents, carers or guardians applied on time has secured a place, with 3,130 Medway children being offered places in total.
More than 93 per cent of children were offered a place at their first-choice school.
The school admissions process saw the council process primary school applications for 3,313 children, including 183 from outside of the Medway area.
Such an exciting time
Cllr Tracy Coombs, Portfolio Holder for Education, said: “Medway has an excellent range of schools, and it is brilliant to see that more than 98 per cent of Medway’s children will be starting their school journey at one of their top three preferred schools. I want to wish everyone getting ready to start school this September the best of luck – it is such an exciting time for children and their families.
“The admissions process is a huge undertaking – so I would also like to offer my thanks to everyone involved for their hard work and dedication in supporting families across Medway.”
Information on the next steps for primary school admissions is included in the email sent to parents and carers, and can also be found here.
Appeals and waiting lists
If you would like to appeal your child’s school place, the appeal form should be sent to the school, or to Medway Council if the school is maintained by the local authority. More information about appeals can be found here website.
Families can also place their child on a waiting list. Full information on the waiting list process can be found here.
Medway residents who have not yet submitted an application can still apply online. If you require a paper form, or require any assistance, you can contact the School Admissions & Transport Team on: Admissions@Medway.gov.uk.
Find out more information on primary school admissions in Medway.