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Welcome to Barming Pre-School and Primary School

We are a 2 form entry primary school on the outskirts of Maidstone. It is a co-educational school for children aged 2 to 11 years old. There are currently 416 children on roll.

A Message from the Headteacher

Barming Primary School has so much to offer. Everyone is welcome and children are encouraged to flourish and achieve their goals. Come and find out what we are all about!

Orchard Academy Trust

Barming Primary School is an Academy and is part of the Orchard Trust family of schools. The Trust currently consists of Allington Primary School and Barming Primary School.

Reception Admissions September 2026 and September 2027

Looking for a school for your child for September 2027?

Below are the dates:

Wednesday 18th November 2026: New Entrant Tours 9.30am to 11am

Tuesday 1st December 2026: New Entrant Tours 9.30am to 11am

Please order your free tickets through the following link:

New Entrant Tours - Tickets

We would be grateful if you would obtain a ticket for each person planning to attend please. Our tour format begins with a presentation in the main hall, followed by a guided tour around the school.

If you have already contacted us by email to book a space on one of our tours, you do not need to order tickets through Eventbrite - we have made a list of those attending.

We look forward to meeting you all on one of our tour dates!

Primary School Admissions - Key Dates 2026

Admission to Reception year at Barming Primary School

(For In Year Admissions, please see further below)

You can apply online through the Kent County Council website or by post and not through the school. You can apply for up to 3 schools, putting them in order of preference. It is in your best interests to list 3 schools. Naming only one school does not guarantee your child a place at that school or give your child priority for a place over another child, neither does naming a school more than once.

CLICK HERE FOR LINK To APPLY!

Kent County Council's admissions team can be contacted on 03000 416 789 for in-year places, or 03000 416 111 for entry to primary school.

For advice call 03000 41 21 21 or email kentonlineadmissions@kent.gov.uk.

For information about appealing for a primary school place, please visit KCC Primary Appeals where you will find information and documentation regarding the process.