Reception admissions

We welcome applications from all families who support the Catholic ethos of our school. For 2023-2024 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.

In year admissions 2023-2024

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

Admissions 2024-2025

PRIMARY ADMISSIONS FOR RECEPTION PLACES IN 2024-2025 ARE NOW CLOSED.

Applications for school places in Reception for September 2024 are for children born between 1/9/2019 and 31/8/2020.

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 admin@stadrians.herts.sch.uk / 01727852687

How to apply for admission to the reception class for entry September 2024

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 2024-2025

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

Reception Teacher: Mrs S Solokova
Reception key workers: Mrs Reid and Miss Cox


 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