Admissions
Early Years 2027–28 tours
We look forward to welcoming prospective parents to our Early Years open events for children starting primary school in September 2027. Choosing the right primary school is one of the most significant decisions you will make for your child, shaping not only their education but also their confidence, character and love of learning.
At Bishop Chavasse, we are committed to providing every child with an exceptional start to their school journey, from a nurturing Early Years provision all the way through to Year 6. We offer a provision that is vibrant with an ambitious curriculum that sparks curiosity and celebrates creativity and encourages life-long learning. Every child is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their very best within our caring school community.
All events are led by our Headteacher, Mrs Hood, and offer a full school tour, a chance to see Forest School, see our school values in action and to meet the Early Years teaching team.
If you would like to sign up for one of our events listed below, you can either:
- Complete the following form – Early Years 2027-2028 Open Events – Fill out form
- Email: admissions@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk
- Call: 01732 676040
- Or feel free to simply turn up!
In-Year Admissions
At Bishop Chavasse School we know how important it is for you to choose the right school for your child. We look forward to welcoming you for our weekly tour which takes place on Thursdays at 9.15am to enable you to see teaching and learning and experience the atmosphere of our school. If you are looking to transfer your child from another primary school to Bishop Chavasse or have recently moved into the area, please complete an In-Year Admission form via the Kent County Council website. This will then automatically be submitted to Mrs Pullen-Underhill our Admissions and Attendance Officer who will contact you regarding availability of spaces and to book you in on a school tour.
To book a visit to our school, contact the school office on 01732 676040 or email admissions@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk.
If you would like your child to attend our school, please see full details of our admission arrangements below.
For further information regarding the admission criteria, please see the Kent County Council website.
Pupil Quotes:
Henry Year 2:
‘I like Bishop Chavasse because of all the toys and the yummy school dinners!’
Iyaanah Year 3:
‘I like being at Bishop Chavasse because I have made lots of friends and I really like Art, English and Maths. I also like the relationship that I have with my teachers.’
Ronnie Year 3:
'I like being at Bishop Chavasse as I can make lots of new friends and you can play with different things that you don’t have at home. I like learning and writing in my books! I like using different materials to help me. My favourite subject is PE.’
Flynn Year 4:
‘I like Bishop Chavasse because I get to learn about the Egyptians and I like learning about fossils in science. I also really like to play football at breaktime with my friends. My favourite subject is English. The teachers really help me learn a lot.’
Chloe Year 6:
‘I like Bishop Chavasse because of all the good equipment, like the trim trail and opportunities in Forest School and to go swimming. My favourite subject is DT because I like to be creative and make things and then take them home. I like my teachers too.’
5 Reasons to choose Bishop Chavasse Primary School
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Early Years assessments, phonics screening and end of Key Stage 2 results all above national average
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Large and active on-site Forest School
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Best after-school programme in Tonbridge with spaces for every child
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Unique focus on nurturing the whole child through our Christian values and wellbeing support
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An active, engaged PTA which raised £24k for the school last year
Parents say:
My two children have really flourished at Bishop Chavasse. The teachers have been fantastic, supporting them every step of the way, and they’ve made close friendships across the school. I love how open and inclusive the school is—welcoming everyone no matter their background, all grounded in the Christian values that really shine through. The music opportunities are brilliant too; there’s so much singing and creativity going on, which my kids absolutely enjoy. And behind it all is a dedicated staff and a lively PTA that really brings the community together
Bishop Chavasse is a nurturing school that thrives due to its dedicated teachers and staff. Their commitment fosters a strong sense of community, making it a truly special school.