Admissions
School Tours
We are running tours for 2027/28 entry in October and November. There are limited spaces available which must be prebooked by email on admin@trottshill.herts.sch.uk or by calling us on 01438 314189
NURSERY - for entry the term after the child turns 3
Tuesday 20 October 9am
RECEPTION - for children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023
Tuesday 6 October 9am
Thursday 15 October 9am
Thursday 5 November 9am
Virtual Tour
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Starting Nursery
We are incredibly proud of our lovely Nursery setting, where we are confident your child will make a fantastic start to their educational journey.
We would be delighted to show you around so you can see our Nursery in action and get a feel for what daily life is like for a child joining us. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
We have one main intake each September. If spaces are available, we may also be able to offer places for a January or April start, for children who turn three during the previous term.
Please note that we run a 30-place morning nursery (15 hours of provision per week). We also offer 30 hours of provision for eligible families, with the option to pay for the afternoon session if you are not eligible.
Application forms can be found below, or alternatively, you can contact the school office on 01438 314189 to book a school tour and find out more information.
To check your eligibility, please visit:
Childcare Choices - GOV.UK
Places in our Nursery are in high demand and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so early application is encouraged.
Starting Reception
We are very proud of our school and we are sure your child will make a fantastic start to their education here!
All children start in Reception in September. We recognise that the first term in Reception is an important transition point and we make sure that the activities support all the children, including those who may be away from home for a full day for the first time.
All applications for Reception places are handled by the local authority – you can find more information on the Herts County Council website at:
Hertsdirect - Admissions
The Council can be contacted by phone on 0300 123 4043. If you do not have easy access to a computer, or if you need any assistance working out what to do, please contact the school office on 01438 314189 – we will be able to help!
We would love to show you around our Early Years setting. We regularly conduct group tours, where you can take a look at the setting and ask any questions. Please contact the school office to book your place.
Key Dates
15 January 2027 - Deadline to apply for a school place.
16 April 2027 - National allocation day
23 April 2027 - Last date for accepting the place offered.
17 May 2027 (4pm)- Last date to register an appeal.
In-year admissions
If you are interested in choosing our school for your child, please contact Hertsdirect on 0300 123 4043 or click here for more information.
Tours can be arranged through the school office by emailing admin@trottshill.herts.sch.uk or by calling
01438 314189.