Admissions Arrangements

'Every Day Is An Open Day'

at Shepherd Primary School!

If you are moving in the area and are looking for a new school for your child, or if you are looking for a place in Nursery or Reception, please do call our school office and book an appointment to look around our wonderful school and meet our staff and children!

Tours for places for September 2027

Below are the dates for Nursery and Reception tours for places for September 2027. 

Come and meet Claire Foad, Headteacher and the Early Years team. 

Please contact school office to book a place (01923 773478).

If you are unable to attend any of the tour dates, please call the school office and we will be happy to arrange another time for you to visit.

Reception Tours:

Tuesday 20th October 2026, 9:30am

Thursday 12th November 2026, 9:30am

Wednesday 2nd December 2026, 9:30am

Wednesday 6th January 2027, 9.30am

Nursery Tours:

Tuesday 2nd February 2027, 9:30am

Wednesday 3rd March 2027, 9:30am

Admissions into Nursery, Reception and Years 1-6

Admissions into Reception and Years 1-6 are administered by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) - please see the link below. Deadline dates for applications are published on the HCC website each year.

To apply for a place at Shepherd Primary School, you must complete your application on the Hertfordshire County Council website - please see the link below.

To apply for a place in our Nursery you must apply directly to the school.

Children can start in our Nursery the term after their third birthday. 

For more details see our Admissions Policy below.

Appeals for school places

Appeals for school places in Reception and Years 1-6 are managed by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) - please see the link below. Deadline dates for appeals are published on the HCC website each year. 

Paper Copies

If you require a paper copy of any documents, please contact the school office and they will be provided free of charge.