Reception admissions

We welcome applications from all families who support the Catholic ethos of our school. For 2024-2025 applications, we accepted children up to criteria 11 with those from criteria 13 ranked by distance.

Although a certificate of Catholic Practice is preferable, it is NOT essential to obtain a place in Nursery or Reception.

Open Mornings

We will be holding Open Mornings on the following dates:

Tuesday 5th November 2024 at 9.15am

Wednesday 6th November 2024 at 9.15am

Tuesday 3rd December 2024 at 9.15am

Thursday 5th December 2024 at 9.15 am

Friday 10th January 2025 at 9.15 am

Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 9.15 am

Please call the office to book 01727 852687

In year admissions 2024-2025

Please download the application form and return it to the office with the relevant documentation if appropriate.

Applications for school places in Reception for September 2025 are for children born between 1/9/2020 and 31/8/2021.

We warmly welcome visits to the the school to see the wonderful learning that takes place. Please do call to book a tour or email the office [email protected] / 01727852687

How to apply for admission to the reception class for entry September 2025

Applications are open to apply online at: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/admissions. In addition you will need to complete the Supplementary Information Form (SIF below) and provide a copy of your child’s baptism certificate. These documents can be handed to the school office.

Admissions for 2025-2026

As well as applying online, please complete the Supplementary Information Form (SIF) and submit to the school office.

Our Reception class is a place of constant joy and learning.

Reception Teacher: Mrs S Solokova
Reception key workers: Mrs Reid


 A Typical Day in St Adrian’s Reception Class

8.45 – Classroom doors open

8.45 – 9.00 – Funky Finger Activities

9.00 – 9.20 – Register, Circle Time, RE and Prayer

9.20 – 10.00 – Maths

10.00 -11.15 – Learning Through Play and Snack

11.15 – 11.45 – Phonics

11.45-12.00 – Singing

12.00 – 12.50 – Prayer and Lunch Time

12.50 – 13.30 – Register, Story Time and Guided Reading

13.30 – 14.00 – Adult Led Activities eg. RE, PE

14.00 – 15.00 – Learning Through Play

15.00 – 15.15 – Story Time and Home