Admissions

SEPTEMBER 2020 ENTRY: RECEPTION 

The application process for 2020 Entry is now open and closes on 15th January 2020. 

Applications to the Reception class at Our Lady Catholic Primary School must be made online to the Local Authority: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/admissions. Where applicable the “Supplementary Information Form” (SIF) should also be returned to the School Office by this date. Please note also that a Certificate of Catholic Practice is required in order for a child to be allocated to criteria 2 or 3 of the oversubscription criteria. 

For the full timeline and guidance please download the Our Lady Catholic Primary School 2020-2021 Reception Admissions Policy below. 

SEPTEMBER 2020 ENTRY: NURSERY 

The application process is now open and closes on 13th March 2020. 

Applications to the Nursery class at Our Lady Catholic Primary School must be made by returning the “Supplementary Information Form” (SIF) directly to the School Office. Please note also that a Certificate of Catholic Practice is required in order for a child to be allocated to criteria 2 or 3 of the oversubscription criteria. 

For the full timeline and guidance please download the Our Lady Catholic Primary School 2020-2021 Nursery Admissions Policy below. 

The Supplementary Information Form (or SIF) can be downloaded in our documents section below. 

There is no automatic transfer from the Nursery School to the Primary School. A further formal application must be made for entry to the Primary School. 

The admissions process and all its forms can appear very confusing and daunting. Please feel free to call the school office if it helps to talk about the process, and you are very welcome to arrange an appointment to guide you through the paperwork (in complete confidence). 

Hertfordshire timetable for Co-ordinated Admissions for 2020-2021 https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/school-admissions/primary-junior-and-middle-schools/important-dates-primary-junior-and-middle-school-admissions.aspx 

• The Supplementary Information Form (or ‘SIF’): this form captures information which is additional to that which you provide on the Hertfordshire Common Application Form (or ‘CAF’). It helps make sure that the school, as a Catholic school, prioritises all applications correctly. While not a requirement, the school’s Governing Body asks that you complete the SIF to ensure that your application is given the correct priority.
• In addition, the Policies refer to the Certificate of Catholic Practice. This is the only evidence used by the Governing Body to determine whether or not a family is practicing their faith.  This document is available from your parish priest, where you normally worship.

Copies of all the documents  and forms (with the exception of the Certificate of Catholic Practice)  are available at the school.

The Hertfordshire timetable for Co-ordinated Admissions for 2019-20 can be found here: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/school-admissions/primary-junior-and-middle-schools/important-dates-primary-junior-and-middle-school-admissions.aspx