Admissions
Prospective Parents
Welcome to Hertford Heath Primary & Nursery School and thank you for your interest in joining our school. Starting or changing school is an important milestone in every child's life and it is important to make the change as smooth and positive as possible.
Our one form entry, village school is proud of our nurturing atmosphere where all members of staff know all the children and their families well. We prioritise strong relationships with our families and want to work closely with you to ensure our children achieve both academically and personally.
Admissions for Reception to Year 6 are governed by the Admissions Policy of Hertfordshire Education Authority and are processed by the authority. The school's admission limit (PAN) is 30 per year group with the exception of Nursery where the admission limit is 34.
I hope this website will answer many of your questions about who we are and what we do. We would warmly welcome and encourage visits to the school if you are interested in a place with us.
Nursery admissions
At Hertford Heath, our popular Nursery class provides a safe and nurturing environment where your child will thrive and have the best possible start to school life.
Parents can apply for a Nursery place for children in the term following their third birthday. We have three intakes a year in September, January and April. The eligibility criteria can be found at:
https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/parents
We encourage families who are not starting on 30 hours to begin Nursery focusing on morning sessions and build up afternoons as your child becomes more accustomed to attending school.
The process of applying for a Nursery place at Hertford Heath is by completing the application form below or collecting a copy from our School Office. The school will then allocate places on the admission rules as set out in our Nursery Admissions Policy.
Hertford Heath Nursery Application Form
Admission oversubscription criteria
Reception admissions
The school works within Hertfordshire County Council’s school admissions policy for Reception class places.
Please follow the link below to the Hertfordshire County Council website:
Hertfordshire Reception Class Applications
In-year admissions
If you are moving house or wish your child to change schools, this is called an in-year admission.
If you wish to apply for a place in our school to start ASAP, please email admin@hertfordheath.herts.sch.uk or call 01992 583622 to organise a visit to the school or to ask any questions.
Parents seeking places in year groups Reception to Year 6 can apply any time throughout the school year through the admissions system. Hertford Heath is part of Hertfordshire’s In-Year admissions scheme. Parents can make an online in-year application via the Hertfordshire County Council website:
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/admissions
If there is a place available, you will be notified by the admissions team. If the year group is full, your child will be placed on a continuing interest list, and you will be offered the right of appeal.