Admissions

RECEPTION APPLICATIONS

Applications for the September 2026 school year opened on 1st November 2025 for children born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022. Applications close 15th January 2026. Please apply online via Hertfordshire County Council by clicking here.

Tours of the school can be booked at the link below.

Reception 2026 School Tour Bookings

IN YEAR APPLICATIONS - Reception to Year 6 

The school is part of the county council’s coordinated In Year admissions scheme. Our school is currently full from Reception to Year 6. Applications can be accessed via www.hertsdirect.org/admissions and further information can be obtained from the Customer Service Centre, 0300 123 4043. We do not offer visits to the school until a place becomes available. 

NURSERY APPLICATIONS 2026

September 2026 – Applications are now open for children born between 1st September 2022 and 31st August 2023.

All children are entitled to 15 hours free early education (15 hours FEE) from the term after their 3rd birthday. 

Session Times

a) 15 Hour morning session 8.45am - 11.45am (maximum of 20 places)

30-HOURS FREE CHILDCARE PLACES

We also offer 30-Hours free childcare places for children born between 1st September 2022 and 31st August 2023, subject to eligibility. For information on 30-hours eligibility click here.

Session Times

a) 30 Hour session 8.45am to 3.30pm (Maximum of 30 places)

Children can attend for 5 full days, the 30 hour code will cover 4 full days and one morning. A weekly £25 charge (payable monthly in advance and subject to increase) covers the additional afternoon and lunch session. Alternatively, you can collect your child at 11.45am on the same day each week. A packed lunch will need to be provided (a school lunch will not be available for nursery aged children for the first half term).  If you are not eligible for a 30 hour code the same provision can be provided for £25.00 per day payable monthly in advance.

For details of how 30-hour provision is offered in our school click here.  

Applications

Click here to apply for a 15 Hour Nursery Place

Click here to apply for a 30 Hour Nursery Place 

Applications close Friday 13th April 2026, places aim to be offered by Friday 1st May 2026 with parents/carers having one week to accept the offer.

NURSERY IN-YEAR

Our Nursery is currently full, however, you are welcome to join the continued interest list by completing an application from at the links below. Should a place become available it would be offered in accordance with our over subscription criteria. 

In-Year Application for a 15 Hour Nursery Place for children born 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2022

In-Year Application for a 30 Hour Nursery Place for children born 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2022

Tours of the Nursery and Pre-School can be booked below

Please click here to book a tour of the Nursery and Pre-School for September 2026


PRE-SCHOOL APPLICATIONS 2026

September 2026 - Applications are now open for children born between 1st September 2023 and 31st August 2024.

Afternoon sessions only - 12.30pm to 3.30pm

£20 per 3 hour session, chargeable monthly in advance.

Funding is available for 2 year olds. Click here to apply for the funding, if eligible a code will be issued which you should give to the school office. The code will need to be reconfirmed every 3 months. 

Minimum 3 sessions per week. 

Applications will close on Monday 28th April 2026 and places aim to be offered via email by 9th May 2026

Click here to apply for Pre-School 2026

Nursery & Pre-School Over Subscription Criteria

Admissions for Nursery or Pre-School places in Hertfordshire are managed by individual settings. Therefore, Flamstead End School, is its own admissions authority for Nursery and Pre-School places. Please note, a place in our Nursery or Pre-School does not guarantee a place in Reception. Admission from Reception age onwards is managed on behalf of the school by Hertfordshire County Council. 

Secondary Admissions: See all important dates

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Parent Guidance for Appeals

Appeals Timetable 2025 

Admission Arrangements Determined 25/26

Admission Arrangements Determined 26/27