Admissions Information
For general information on the application processes, visit https://beta.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/school-admissions/school-admissions-and-transport.aspx
Applying for a school place for September 2026 Apply online at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/admissions
We are a fully inclusive school. If your child has a special educational need or disability please feel free to talk to us about the arrangements we have in place to meet their needs. Please also see the Disability Equality scheme. Our SENDCO Lead is Mrs Rowena Beaufort and our EYFS SENDCO is Miss Charlotte Gregory. They can be contacted through the school office
When should my child start school?
Click here to view the Hertfordshire County Council Date checking tool
| Date of Birth | Start Nursery | Start Reception | Start Secondary |
| 1/9/2020 to 31/8/2021 | September 2024 | September 2025 | September 2032 |
| 1/9/2021 to 31/8/2022 | September 2025 | September 2026 | September 2033 |
| 1/9/2022 to 31/8/2023 | September 2026 | September 2027 |
September 2034 |
| 1/9/2023 to 31/8/2024 | September 2027 | September 2028 |
September 2035 |
| 1/9/2024 to 31/8/2025 | September 2028 | September 2029 |
September 2036 |
Nursery Admissions - 2026-27
Applying for a Nursery place for September 2026: Parents apply directly to Prae Wood School
For full details of our application system, admission criteria, dates of application and sessions available, please click to visit our Nursery Admission for September 2026 page
Reception Admissions - 2026-27
Applying for a school place for September 2026: Apply online at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/admissions
Application for Reception 2026 opens in November 2025. Applications are made online directly to Hertfordshire County Council
Application Deadline for Primary (Reception)/Junior/Middle):
3rd November 2025 – you can apply for a primary, junior and middle school to start in September 2026
15th January 2026 – deadline for on time applications
TOURS FOR PARENTS
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REVIEW RECEPTION TOUR DATES
Secondary Transfer
Applications open: 1st September 2025
Applications close: 31st October 2025
Allocation day: 1st March 2026
Please see:
https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/school-admissions/secondary-and-upper-schools/important-dates-secondary-school-admissions.aspx for a full list of all secondary application dates
MOVING ON 2026, please click here for more information on School open events and key dates for secondary transfer
In-Year Admissions
In-Year applications are processed centrally by Hertfordshire County Council.
Please see:
for further information.
