Admissions Information
We are unable to offer on-site tours for prospective pupils this year. We will update our Virtual Tour video shortly for applications for September 2022
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 2022. Apply online at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/admissions
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 and Accessibility Plan. Our SENCO is Mrs Tracey Lockwood and she can be contacted through the school office
When should my child start school? Date checking tool
| Date of Birth | Start Nursery | Start Reception | Start Secondary |
| 1/9/2017 to 31/8/2018 | September 2021 | September 2022 | September 2029 |
| 1/9/2018 to 31/8/2019 | September 2022 | September 2023 | September 2030 |
| 1/9/2019 to 31/8/2020 | September 2023 | September 2024 | September 2031 |
| 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 |
In 2021 we were not able to welcome parents on site to visit the school in person, so we prepared a short introductory film for prospective pupils and their families. We are in the process of updating this for September 2022 admissions applications. Once ready, click on the image below to visit us virtually and then scroll down for Nursery, Reception and In-Year Admission information.
We are not currently able to offer in-person tours of Prae Wood Primary School and/or Nursery
Nursery Admissions - 2022-23
Applying for a Nursery place for September 2022. Parents apply directly to Prae Wood School
Please note that all information will be updated as dates of application are confirmed and released.
Early November 2021: Applications for September 2022 Nursery places will open
Late February 2022: Applications for September 2022 Nursery places will close
Mid-March 2022: Schools will write to parents offering a place
Late March 2022: Parents must accept or decline a place by this date
Late applications to the school will be dealt with once places have been allocated
Reception Admissions - 2022-23
Applying for a school place for September 2022. Apply online at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/admissions
Application for Reception 2022 opens in November 2021. Applications are made online directly to HCC
Application Deadline for Primary (Reception)/Junior/Middle):
2nd November 2021 – you can apply for a primary, junior and middle school to start in September 2021
15th January 2022 – deadline for on time applications
For oversubscription criteria please follow this link:
Secondary Transfer
Applications open: 1st September 2021
Applications close: 31st October 2021
Allocation day: 1st March 2022
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 2022, 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.