Admissions
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OFSTED 2017
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOUR CHILD
Nursery
Our Nursery has 30 places available to children born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022. We offer the following (Monday – Friday) term time hours:
| 8:00am - 8:55am | 8:55am - 12pm | 12pm - 1pm | 1pm - 3pm | 3pm - 5:30pm |
| Breakfast Club | Core nursery hours (government funded 15 free hrs) | Nursery Lunch clubs | Nursery stay and play | After school club |
The prices for the optional breakfast, lunch and afternoon hours can be found here.
Details on eligibility for the government funded hours can be found here. The extended 30-free hours provision may be used for clubs or the afternoon sessions during term time.
Reception
Our Reception class has 30 places available to children born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021.
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8:00am - 8:55am |
8:55am - 3:15pm |
3pm - 5:30pm |
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Breakfast Club |
Reception school hours |
After school club |
We offer breakfast and after school clubs to all children, including Nursery. Details of prices and times can be found here. In addition, we plan to run various holiday clubs in the school holidays including February half-term, Easter and Summer (subject to numbers).
HOW TO APPLY FOR A PLACE AT NURSERY
- Applications open from 1st October 2024 and close on 15th January 2025
- You need to complete the Nursery application form and return it to the school (email admin@st-marys-royston.herts.sch.uk)
- If you are a Catholic family, please supply your child's baptism certificate alongside the Supplementary Information Form (see below)
- If you are a member of another faith, please complete the Supplementary Information Form and provide the supporting documents outlined in the form
- Nursery Applications will be ranked and offered in February once agreed directly from the school.
Nursery Admissions Policy 2025/26
Supplementary Information Form 2025/26
HOW TO APPLY FOR A PLACE AT RECEPTION
- Applications open from 1st November 2024 and close on 15th January 2025
- For Hertfordshire residents you need to complete a Hertfordshire County Council application form (here) which will be available online from 1st November 2024. (Applicants living outside Hertfordshire will need to contact their local County Council to apply)
- You also need to complete the school's Supplementary Information Form and return it to the school
- If you are a Catholic family, please supply your child's baptism certificate alongside the Supplementary Information Form. (see below)
- If you are a member of another faith, please complete the Supplementary Information Form and provide the supporting documents outlined in the form
- Allocation day is 16th April 2025
Reception Admissions policy 2025/26
Supplementary Information Form 2025/26
FAQs
If my child has attended Nursery will he/she automatically be given a place at the School?
No, whilst we strive to offer all our Nursery children a place in Reception, allocation of Reception places is in strict accordance with the School’s Admission Arrangements.
Does my family have to be Catholic to apply?
No, whilst applications from children of Catholic families are given priority, we have a large proportion of children at the school from non-Catholic families and we welcome applications from anyone who would like their child to attend our school.
What happens if I cannot find the relevant evidence to support my application?
Unfortunately, in these circumstances, we will be unable to place your application within the category according to our Admission Arrangements. In these circumstances please speak to the school office and we will do our best to assist you.
Do I need to supply a letter of support from my priest/minister?
No, there is no need to supply this to us. Completing the Supplemental information form and providing a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate (or equivalent) will be sufficient.
Do I have to fill out a Local Authority Application Form?
Yes, you must complete this form online before 15 January 2025. If you have any difficulties with the form, please contact the school office for assistance.
How do you allocate places?
Places are allocated strictly in accordance with the School’s Admissions Criteria. Please see Nursery policy and Reception policy. If you have any questions about how the criteria is applied please contact the school office.
When will I find out if my child has gained a place?
Parents will be informed on allocation day, Places are allocated via email by the School (Nursery) or on the 16th April 2025 by your County Council (Reception)
HOW TO APPLY FOR AN 'IN YEAR ADMISSION'
An 'In Year Admission' is when a child already attends a school but wishes to transfer to another school outside of the usual transfer time, for example, because the child is moving to a new address. These transfers take place during the academic year.
- If you live in Hertfordshire, you must use the Hertfordshire County Council in Year application form which is available on their website (link below) to apply for our school. If you live outside Hertfordshire, you should apply to the County Council where your child lives
- You will also need to complete the school's supplementary information form and return it to the school
- If you are a Catholic family, please provide a copy of your child's baptism certificate
- If you are a member of another faith, please provide supporting documentation
Hertfordshire County Council In Year application form and information