Reception Open Days

Tuesday 7th November 2023 at 9:15am 

Thursday 16th November 2023 at 9:15am Fully Booked

Thursday 23rd November 2023 at 9:15am

Tuesday 9th January 2024 at 9.15am

 

Please contact the school office to book a place 01279 657778 or email admin@whittington.herts.sch.uk

If you would like to send your child to Richard Whittington, or would like to know more about our  school, please contact the school office on 01279 657778 to arrange a visit and to discuss how to apply.

 Admissions Policy 2023

 

 Nursery Admissions Policy 2023

 

Hertfordshire Admissions form

Admissions Procedures

Pupils are admitted to Reception in accordance with the policy of Hertfordshire County Council.

Applications for September 2023 are now closed.

 

Nursery Open Morning

Thursday 18th January 2024 at 9:15am Fully Booked

Tuesday 27th February 2024 at 9:15am

 

Please contact the school office to book a place 01279 657778 or email admin@whittington.herts.sch.uk

 

In Year Open Morning

We welcome families to come and have a look around our nursery by appointment during the school day.  Please call 01279 657778 or email admin@whittington.herts.sch.uk to organise.

 

Nursery applications

Nursery pupils can start the term after they become 3 years old.

The school now deals with Nursery applications internally.  Applications can be made by clicking the nursery admissions link below.

 

Nursery Application Form 2024/25

  Nursery Application Process September 2024

  Monday 15th January 2024 - Applications open

  Friday 8th March 2024 -Application system closes

  Monday 18th March 2024 - Offer places

  Monday 22nd April 2024- Deadline for parent 

Nursery pupils can attend full time (35/30 hours per week) or part time (15 hours per week). Additional hours are charged at £5 per hour.

 

If you wish to apply for a place during the school year, or transfer from another nursery, please contact the school office.

 

 

Reception applications

Reception pupils start in the September of the academic year in which they become 5 years old (the academic year runs from 1 September to 31 August).

Herts County Council will send parents a booklet about how to apply and the application process in early November.  

 

Reception pupils attend full time from 1st September.

 

In Year applications

If you wish to apply for a place during the school year, or transfer from another school, please contact Hertfordshire County Council at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk to make an application.

 

 

After Allocation Day

During the summer term, following pupil allocations, you will receive a set of admission papers from the school for completion. You will also receive an invitation for your child to spend some time with their new class during July.  Home visits are arranged for Nursery and Reception pupils.

 

Please do not hesitate to contact the school office if you have any further queries.