Admissions
Reception Open Days
Tuesday 7th November 2023 at 9:15am
Thursday 16th November 2023 at 9:15am
Thursday 23rd November 2023 at 9:15am
Tuesday 28th November 2023 at 9:15am
Please contact the school office to book a place 01279 657778 or email admin@whittington.herts.sch.uk
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
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 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.