High Firs uses the Kent County Council admissions process.  This is different depending on whether your child is starting in Reception or in another class – please click on the link below:

• Information on applying for a Reception place
• Information on applying for a place in a class other than Reception

School Tours for Reception September 2027 starters

Tours for children due to start school in September 2027 will take place in October/November 2026.  Please keep an eye on this page for updates.

Transferring to Secondary School

Children transfer to secondary school the September following their 11th birthday.

• Information on applying for a secondary school in Kent

Parents who may wish to consider applying for a grammar school placement for their child should refer to the following information:

• Kent Grammar School Selection information
• Bexley Grammar School Selection information
• Newstead Wood School for Girls
• St Olave's School for Boys