'Our Lady is a happy and inclusive place and behaviour in lessons and around the school is of a consistently high standard. Pupils love going to school…[and they] encourage and support each other so that children of all ages and abilities thrive'. (Ofsted: 2021)
How to apply to Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Admissions -
RECEPTION APPLICATIONS
2026 ENTRY
Our Governing Body has now determined the policy for September 2026 entry, the policy can be found at the top of this page. We are delighted that you are interested in sending your child to Our Lady’s, please do have a look at our Virtual Tour https://youtu.be/wrwEzWskzmE and our school prospectus which provides you with a wealth of information about our school. Here you can find information about our aims and ethos, curriculum, admissions and much more.
Visits to the school are now warmly welcomed and a programme of visits throughout the Autumn Term will be published in due course. Hertfordshire County Council have published a leaflet about applying for a school place in 2026/27 on their website which will give you all the information you will need.
Main Steps
Nursery applications are open all year round whilst places are available. The closing date for Nursery and Reception applications is 15th January 2026. Offers will be made on 16th April 2026
We offer both 15 or 30 hours provision in our Nursery.
15 hour provision - 8.40am to 12.00 Monday to Friday.
30 hours provision (for working parents) is 8.40am to 3.15pm Monday to Thursday and 8.40am to 12.00 on Fridays. Parents can also pay for a Friday afternoon session, if required.
Please contact the school office for further information - 01707 324408
At Our Lady's we have a Nursery class as part of our EYFS unit. Our Nursery and Reception classes work closely together ensuring a smooth transition for our Nursery children when they move into Reception.
Our Lady Catholic Primary School is a ‘happy and inclusive place’ and ‘behaviour in lessons and around the school is of a consistently high standard.’ (OFSTED, October 2021)
Policies, forms and information
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.
IN YEAR APPLICATIONS
Occasionally we have vacancies in our school outside the normal admission times. If we do not have a vacancy you are still welcome to complete our in year admission form and return it to the school. Please download the form here.
Hertfordshire Local Authority Information
For full information on the Co-ordinated Admissions Process please visit the Admissions Section of the Hertfordshire website.
OUR VIRTUAL SCHOOL TOUR:
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