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 2025 starters

Tours for children due to start school in September 2025 have now been completed.

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