How to Apply
Nursery
Our Nursery Class offers a nurturing and enriched environment where your child is valued as an individual. Through care and understanding they will be supported to build strong foundations of learning, that will form the best start to their school journey.
We warmly invite prospective parents and carers to visit our school to learn more about our school community. To arrange a visit or if you have any questions, please contact our office on 01438 351090 or email.
Finding out more and applying
Admissions for Nursery are now dealt with by the school. We offer 30 hours provision.
Most children join the nursery class in the September of the school year in which they have their fourth birthday. To discus a January or Spring start please contact the office.
We have a 26 place morning Nursery and a 26 place afternoon Nursery.
Ashtree Primary offers both 15 hours free Nursery Early Education and the 30 hours offer for eligible families.
The offer of 15 hours is every morning in the Nursery from Monday to Friday, from 8:45am to 11:45am, term time only or every afternoon in the Nursery from Monday to Friday, from 12:30pm to 3:30pm term time only.
For 30 hours eligible families the time is from 8.45am – 3.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am - 11:45am Friday term time only. If you would like to discuss paying for additional hours please contact the school office.
Applying
To apply, parents are asked to complete the application form below and return it to the school office. A paper copy is, of course, available from the office. To secure a place at our Nursery, we advise applying at least six months in advance. However, places are sometimes available at shorter notice.
Please follow the link below to see if you are eligible for free provision.Our Admissions Application Form for children starting Nursery immediately or starting in September 2025 can be downloaded from the above link.
Admissions Policies
Reception
Our Reception Class offers a warm, stimulating environment where children develop a love of learning, grow in confidence and are supported to be the best they can be.
We warmly invite prospective parents and carers to visit our school to learn more about our school community. To arrange a visit or if you have any questions, please contact our office on 01438 351090 or email.
If you would like to apply for a space at Ashtree Primary in September 2026, there are two ways to do this:
- Apply online via Hertfordshire County Council.
- Contact our school office, and they will be happy to guide you through the process.
In-Year Admissions
Each year, we are pleased to welcome families who join us mid-way through their child’s education. Our team is dedicated to helping new students settle in smoothly, make friends quickly, and thrive both academically and socially, while taking full advantage of our extracurricular activities.
We warmly invite prospective parents and carers to visit our school and experience our welcoming community. To arrange a visit or ask any questions, please contact our school office on 01438 351 090 or email.
To apply for an in-year place at Ashtree Primary Academy, please complete the in-year application via the Hertfordshire County Council website. You can also request a copy of the school’s application form from the school reception.
Appeals
If you have not been offered a place following an in-year application, the law entitles you to appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel. For more information or to submit an appeal for in-year admissions, click here.
Admission Outside Normal Age Group
If your child is currently being taught out of their national curriculum year group, you will be required to complete the following application form:
Request for Admission Outside Normal Age Group Form
Additional Forms
Admissions Exceptional Medical and or Social Need Form