Early Years, Primary and Secondary Admissions 

Making applications for children to join an educational establishment involves important decision making. If your child already attends Downfield, we hope the following information will support you in choosing those next steps. If you are considering joining Downfield, we would like to offer a warm welcome and hope you find everything you need on this page. 

Visits to the school are very much encouraged; we look forward to welcoming you to Downfield. 

Please telephone the school office to book a place on a tour 01992 629598                    

We very much look forward to meeting you. 

Available Tours for prospective Reception class parents: coming soon

Available Tours for prospective Nursery parents: coming soon

In Year Admissions:

If you have moved to the area and wish to find a school place for your chid, In Year Admissions to Downfield are made via the Local Education Authority - Hertfordshire County Council. Please visit their website here: 

Special Resource Provision (SRP):

If your child has an Education Health Care plan for SLCN and or ASD and you are interested in knowing more about SRPs we are having an open evening 4pm-5pm on Monday 10th November so you can come and visit and learn more about us.  Please contact the school office on 01992629598 to book a place as spaces are limited.  Below is further information about SRPs.

Specialist Resource Provision for Pupils with Speech, Language and Communication needs and Autism

Key Admissions Dates 

How to apply

Preschool and Nursery applications are made directly via the school. Application forms and relevant policy documents can be found below. 

Primary (Reception Class) applications are made via the HCC admissions site. Click here to access the site.

Secondary (Year 7 onwards) applications are made via the HCC admissions site. Click here to access the site. 

Nursery Applications:

Applications for Nursery places can be made using the link below. Please read the nursery admissions policy and Settling in and Taster Session policy before completing your application. 

https://forms.gle/PmgaDnDMEAxY6UH56 

Admissions Appeals: 

Appeals against admissions decisions are made via HCC admissions. Further information can be found here.

Please take a look at our video showing our wonderful nursery classroom.

Our Nursery Garden

Support

Post allocation day information and support

If you wish to access post-allocation day information including details about the continuing interest and appeals process, the information is available on the Hertfordshire website at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/admissionsoptions  Those without access to the internet can contact the Customer Service Centre for a ‘What Can You Do Now?’ leaflet on 0300 123 4043.

Secondary admission applications

Primary admissions applications 

Moving on leaflet - information for prospective secondary parents

Further Information :