Admissions
If you would like your child to attend our school, please see full details of our admission arrangements below.
At Fairfields we welcome visits to our school from prospective families and wherever possible we will try to accommodate this in line with the current Government guidance and restrictions. To discuss the possibility of a tour please contact the school and our staff will be happy to help – email admin@fairfields.herts.sch.uk or telephone 01992 633195
Reception Applications
Applications for the September 2024 school year will open on 1st November for children born between 1st September 2019 and 31st August 2020. Applications close 15th January 2024. Please apply online via Hertfordshire County Council at the link below.
Admissions for nursery or pre-school places in Hertfordshire are managed by individual settings. Therefore, Fairfields Primary School & Nursery, 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.
Nursery applications for September 2024 are open for children born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021. All children are entitled to 15 hours free early education (15 hours FEE) from the term after their 3rd birthday.
In September 2024 we will be offering the following 2 provisions:
- 15 Hours comprised of five qualified teacher led mornings sessions 9.00am – 12.00pm
- 30 hours 9.00am – 3.15pm for those parents who qualify for the 30-hour free childcare provision. This will be comprised of the morning Nursery sessions with a qualified teacher and five afternoons and lunch club with our Pre-School Little fields. Click here to check your eligibility and for further information on 30-hours
Applications close Friday 1st March 2024, places will be offered from Wednesday the 6th March 2024 with parents/carers having one week to accept the offer.
Pre-School Applications
Applications for pre-school are also open, offering morning places for children who will be aged 2 or 3 by 1st September 2024.
Please see our Pre-School page (https://www.fairfields.herts.sch.uk/little-fields-pre-school/) for sessions prices and other information.
Children who receive 2 year old Government funding are welcome. Please contact Mrs Hammond for further information if you require.
IN-YEAR ADMISSIONS
The school is part of the county council’s coordinated In Year admissions scheme. Applications can be accessed via In-Year Admissions and further information can be obtained from the Customer Service Centre, 0300 123 4043.