Starting Primary School- admissions for September 2026

Thank you for your interest in Capel-le-Ferne Primary School. Applications for transfer to primary school for reception year September 2026 will open on Friday 7th November 2025 and close on Thursday 15th January 2026.

Choosing the right school for your child is a big decision, and we understand how important it is to get it right. That’s why we’ve carefully considered how best to provide you with the information you need to decide whether Capel-le-Ferne is the right fit for your child.

One of the ways we aim to support you is by inviting you to an Open Evening, which will be held on:

• Thursday 20^th November at 6.00pm
• Monday 24th November at 4:00pm

During the session, I’ll talk to you about our school, our approach to education, and what your child’s learning journey at Capel-le-Ferne could look like. There will be time for questions at the end, and the focus will be on helping you make an informed choice.

Please note that these sessions do not include a school tour.

We will also be hosting a series of Open Mornings, giving you the opportunity to tour the school and see it in action during a typical day.

These sessions will take place on:

• Wednesday 26th November at 9:15am
• Monday 1^st December at 9:15am
• Saturday 6th December at 10:00am (additional session. Please note: whilst the school will be open for a tour, it will not be a typical school day with all children present )

If you would like to attend one of these tours, please contact the school office to book a place. This helps us manage numbers and ensure a smooth experience for everyone visiting.

During your visit, I’ll be available for any questions you may have. You’ll also be guided by our Year 6 pupils, who will offer their honest perspective on school life here at Capel-le-Ferne.

We hope you’ll be able to join us and look forward to welcoming you to Capel-le-Ferne Primary School.

Welcome to Capel le Ferne Primary School

“Learning today for life tomorrow”

Independence, Creativity, Confidence and Respect

Welcome to Capel-le-Ferne School.

At Capel-le-Ferne we are committed to delivering a broad and balanced curriculum; to providing the best learning opportunities and learning outcomes for all children.

Our core values are to develop Independence, Creativity and Confidence underpinned by Respect for others.

We believe that to achieve the best possible education for your child, we need to foster a close relationship between home and school. Your child benefits when parents and teachers work together and there are many ways in which you can support your child at school. I hope you will regularly visit the school, becoming acquainted with your child's teachers and will be willing to join in the school's social activities. 

It is our policy to keep an open dialogue with parents, ensuring that through common involvement, interest and information, problems and difficulties for the children are minimised.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you wish to discuss any aspect of school life and how it affects your child.

Mr A Richards
Headteacher