Admissions
Primary Admissions
All applications for reception and secondary places are handled by the Local Authority. Please visit www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/admissions.
The application process for applying for a Reception place for September 2026 opens on 3rd November 2025. The application deadline is 15 January 2026. All the information you need can be found on the Hertfordshire County Council website.
- Admissions Policy 2025/26
- Admissions Supplementary Information Form (SIF) 2025/26
- Admissions Policy 2026/27
- Admissions Supplementary Information Form (SIF) 2026/27
- Admissions Policy 2027/28
- Admissions Supplementary Information Form (SIF) 2027/28
*A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) is required if applying under category 4,5 or 6.
Nursery Admissions
Children are eligible for our Nursery class from the start of the Autumn Term after they turn 3 years old.
All Nursery applications have to be made directly to the school using the School's application form. Please refer to the policy for full details on how to apply and what information is required.
Offers will be made on a first come first served basis and we will continue to allocate places until we are full.
Our morning sessions run from 8.45am - 11.45am. We also offer 30 hours provision from 8.45am - 2.45pm (subject to your eligibility). Parents and carers will be expected to demonstrate their eligibility termly, using the official website.
Further information can be found at:
www.childcarechoices.gov.uk – Applying for 30 hours free childcare
https://childcare-support.tax.service.gov.uk – Government information on 30 hours free childcare
An admissions' application form for children starting Nursery can be found via the link below.
- Nursery Admissions Policy & Application for Year of Entry 2025/26
- Nursery 2025/26 Supplementary Form (SIF)
- Nursery Admissions Policy & Application for Year of Entry 2026/27
- Nursery 2026/27 Supplementary Form (SIF)
- Nursery Admissions Policy & Application for Year of Entry 2027/28
- Nursery 2027/28 Supplementary Form (SIF)
*A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) is only required if we are over subscribed, so please check with the office if you need to submit a SIF.
For further information or if you would like to arrange a tour of our school please call the school office on 01438 352706 or email admin@stnicholas120.herts.sch.uk
In-Year Admissions
In-Year applications are where children wish to change school outside the usual transfer period.
For In-Year Admissions arrangements please refer to page 8 of the School's Primary Admissions Policy above.
Please go to Hertfordshire Admissions for further information about In-Year Admissions, including how to apply online.
Please make an appointment to view the school before making an application.
School Admission Appeals
All parents now need to set up an appeals account in order to appeal. The online appeals portal is the same for all parents and is found here: School Admission Appeal | Hertfordshire County Council
In order to set up an account, the following codes are needed:
- Application Reference Number
- Child ID