Below you will find details of local nursery, primary, secondary, sixth form and independent school open days over the coming months.  These are listed in alphabetical order.  If you have missed any of the open days or in cases where no public open day has been organised by the school we would suggest contacting the school directly to arrange a visit.

We do our best to ensure dates, timings and details are accurate.  However from time to time details change. To avoid unnecessary disappointment we recommend contacting the school/nursery or checking their website to double check the details and confirm attendance before setting off.

You can access all the information you need about the state school applications process on the Herts County Council website. Independent schools will run their own admissions processes and you should visit the school websites for further details. 

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Nursery Schools (Local Authority)
Primary Schools
Secondary Schools
Sixth Form
University Technical Colleges (for entry in Y10 & Y12)
Independent Schools (Pre-prep, Prep, Senior & Sixth Form) 
Further Education (16+)
Special Educational Needs Schools

Local Authority Nursery Schools Open Days (alphabetical order)

Unlike schools, applying for a Local Authority Nursery School place is not a centralised process run by Herts County Council.  You must apply directly to each school.  Not all of the nursery schools run dedicated open days.  Those who do will hold them during Spring term.  Others will be happy to arrange a visit for you.

Most of the schools are now offering up to 30 hours of childcare in some form and this will be free for those eligible for the Government's 30 hours free childcare scheme.  The format of the offering and number of places available varies by school and each has it's own eligibility criteria so you should discuss this option with each school.

For 2023/24 admissions each school is running its own process with varying start and end dates. We have included these below (in italics) where we have them, but this is for guidance only.  Please double-check with the school website to ensure you return your forms on time - we will not be held responsible if you rely on dates provided here.

Batford Nursery, Harpenden
Applications now open for entry January 2024 and September 2024.
Please telephone 01582 713872 to book a place on a tour.
www.batfordnursery.herts.sch.uk

Beech Hyde Nursery, Wheathampstead
Applications open Monday 8th January 2024.  Download application form from the website. Closing date Monday 26th February 2024, 12 noon.
Wednesday 24th January 2024, 9.15am
Thursday 25th January 2024, 9.15am
Please contact the school office to book your place - 01582 832661 / [email protected] 
www.beechhyde.herts.sch.uk

Kimpton Nursery
www.kimpton.herts.sch.uk

Markyate Village Nursery
Nursery application forms will be available to download from 6th November 2023. Closing date Friday 8th March 2024.
19th October 2023, 10am
8th November 2023, 10am
14th December 2023, 10am
As spaces are limited please contact the school office via [email protected] if you would like to book
www.markyate.herts.sch.uk 

Redbourn Nursery
The application window will be opening in January 2024 (date to be confirmed). Applications forms can be downloaded from the website.
Friday 19th January 2024, 9.30am
Wednesday 24th January 2024,  1.30pm
Tuesday 30th January 2024, 1.30pm
Monday 5th February 2024, 9.30am
Friday 9th February 2024, 10.00am
Please phone the School Office on 01582 792341 to book your place
www.redbournprimary.co.uk

Roundwood Nursery, Harpenden
Monday 6th November 2023, 3:30pm & 4pm
Monday 20th November 2023, 3:30pm & 4pm
Wednesday 22nd November 2023, 3:30pm & 4pm
Wednesday 29th November 2023, 3:30pm & 4pm
Book via the form on the school website.
www.roundwoodprimary.herts.sch.uk

St Dominic Nursery, Harpenden
Applications open 29th January 2024. Application forms are available to download from the website.  Closing date is Monday 4th March 2023, 3.30pm
Wednesday 17th January 2024, 9.30am
Wednesday 24th January 2024, 9.30am
Book via the school website
www.stdominic.herts.sch.uk

The Grove Nursery School, Harpenden
www.groveinfants.co.uk

The Lea Nursery, Harpenden
https://lea-pri.herts.sch.uk

Wood End Nursery, Harpenden
Applications open Monday 8th January 2024. An online Google Form will be available from this date on the website. Closing date Monday 4th March 2024, 12 noon.
Thursday 18th January 2024, 9.15am 
Thursday 8th February 2024, 9.15am
Tuesday 27th February 2024, 9.15am 
Telephone the school office 01582 761636 to arrange a tour of the school.
www.woodend.herts.sch.uk 

Primary Schools Open Days (alphabetical order)

Most Primary Schools now hold formal open events during school hours for prospective parents, typically in late Autumn term and early Winter term.  Booking your place is usually required as the schools can only accommodate a limited number of parents at each event.  Where no dates have been specified schools are usually happy to arrange a visit for you.

Beech Hyde Primary School, Wheathampstead
Wednesday 8 November 2023, 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Thursday 9 November 2023, 9.15am - 10.15am
Email [email protected] to book a place.
www.beechhyde.herts.sch.uk

Crabtree Infant School, Harpenden
Tuesday 28th November 2023, 9.15am and 10.30am
Wednesday 29th November 2023, 9.15am and 10.30am
Thursday 30th November 2023, 9.15am and 10.30am
Please book via the form on the website.
www.crabtreeinfants.herts.sch.uk

Crabtree Junior School, Harpenden
Tuesday 28th November 2023
Wednesday 29th November 2023
Thursday 30th November 2023
To arrange a visit, please telephone the School Office: 01582 623501.
www.crabtreejm.herts.sch.uk

Harpenden Academy
Wednesday 1st November 2023, 9.15am
Tuesday 7th November 2023, 1.45pm
Thursday 9th November 2023, 9.15am
Tuesday 14th November 2023, 9.15am
Tuesday 21st November 2023, 9.15am
Wednesday 29th November 2023, 9.15am
Monday 4th November 2023, 1.45pm
Wednesday 6th December 2023, 1.45pm
Monday 11th December 2023, 1.45pm
Wednesday 13th December 2023, 1.45pm
Tuesday 9th January 2024, 1.45pm
Thursday 11th January 2024, 9.15am
Please book via the school website.
harpendenacademy.org

High Beeches School, Harpenden
Tuesday 7th November 2023, 9.15am
Wednesday 15th November 2023, 9.15am
Thursday 23d November 2023, 9.15am
Book via the form on the school website.
www.highbeeches.herts.sch.uk

Kimpton Primary School
www.kimpton.herts.sch.uk

Markyate Village School
19th October 2023, 10am
8th November 2023, 10am
14th December 2023, 10am
As spaces are limited please contact the school office via [email protected] if you would like to book
www.markyate.herts.sch.uk 

Manland Primary School, Harpenden
Wednesday 1st November 2023, 10am
Thursday 16th November 2023, 10am
Tuesday 12th December 2023, 10am
www.manland.herts.sch.uk

Redbourn Primary School
Friday 3rd November 2023, 9.30am
Tuesday 14th November 2023, 1.30pm
Monday 20th November 2023, .30am
Wednesday 29th November 2023, 9.30am
Friday 8th December 2023, 1.30pm
Thursday 14th December 2023, 2.00pm
Wednesday 10th January 2023, 9.30am
Please phone the School Office on 01582 792341 to book your place.
www.redbournprimary.co.uk

Roundwood Primary School, Harpenden
Thursday 9th November 2023, 3:30pm & 4pm
Wednesday 15th November 2023, 1pm, 3.30pm, 4pm 
Thursday 16th November 2023, 3:30pm & 4pm
Thursday 23rd November 2023, 1pm, 3.30pm, 4pm
Book via the form on the school website.
www.roundwoodprimary.herts.sch.uk

Sauncey Wood School, Harpenden
Tuesday 17th October 2023, 9.30am
Tuesday 7th November 2023, 1.30pm
Tuesday 14th November 2023, 9.30am
Tuesday 21st November 2023, 1.30pm
Tuesday 5th December 2023, 9.30am
Tuesday 9th January 2024, 9.30am
Please call the office to book a date and time: 01582 621514
www.saunceywood.herts.sch.uk
www.facebook.com/SaunceyWoodSchool

St Dominic RC School, Harpenden
Wednesday 15th November 2023, 9.30am
Wednesday 22nd November 2023, 1.30pm
Book via the school website
www.stdominic.herts.sch.uk

St Helen’s CofE School, Wheathampstead
Wednesday 8th November 2023, 9.15am
Thursday 9th November 2023, 1.30pm
Please contact 01582 832106 or [email protected] to book a tour
www.sthelens.herts.sch.uk

St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School, Harpenden
Wednesday 11th October 2023, 9:30am
Saturday 4th November 2023, 10am
Wednesday 29th November 2023, 9:30am
Book via the school website.
stnicholasce.org

The Grove Infant and Nursery School, Harpenden
Friday 3rd November 2023  9.15 - 10.30am
Tuesday 14th November 2023   9.15 - 10.30am
Friday 24th November  2023   9.15 - 10.30am
Tuesday 28th November  2023   9.15 - 10.30am
Friday 1st December  2023    9.15 - 10.30am
Visit https://www.groveinfants.co.uk/admissions/ to book a place.
www.groveinfants.co.uk

The Grove Junior School, Harpenden
www.thegrovejunior.co.uk

The Lea Primary School, Harpenden
Wednesday 1st November 2023, 9.10am - 10.15am
Thursday 9th November 2023, 9.10am - 10.15am
Tuesday 14th November 2023, 9.10am - 10.15am
Friday 24th November 2023, 9.10am - 10.15am
If you'd like to book on to one of the sessions, please fill in the form on the website (link below) or call the school on 01582 767939.
https://lea-pri.herts.sch.uk/our-school/open-mornings/

Wood End School, Harpenden
Tuesday 28th November 2023, 9.30am  
Wednesday 29th November 2023, 9.30am  
Thursday 11th January 2024, 9.30am 
Tuesday 16th January 2024, 9.30am
Telephone the school office 01582 761636 to arrange a tour of the school.
www.woodend.herts.sch.uk

Secondary School Open Evenings (alphabetical order)

Senior School open evenings take place in September/October, with informal tours available in autumn.  Booking is not usually required for the main Open Evenings, unless stated, but Headteachers' talks will often be ticketed on a first-come-first-serve basis on the night, and booking is likely to be required for additional tours.  Visit the school websites for more information.

Beaumont School, St Albans
Wednesday 27th September 2023, 5.45 - 8.45pm
www.beaumontschool.com

Katherine Warington School, Harpenden
Saturday 16th September 2023, 10am - 2pm
www.kwschool.co.uk

Loreto College, St Albans
Tuesday 26th September 2023, 4:30-7:30pm
www.loreto.herts.sch.uk

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans
Thursday 5th October 2023, 5.30-8.30pm
nbs.herts.sch.uk

Roundwood Park School, Harpenden
Thursday 28th September 2023, 5.30 - 8.30pm
Book tickets via the website from mid-September
Daytime tours on 10th, 12th & 17th October 2023. Call the school reception on 01582 765344 to book.
www.roundwoodpark.co.uk

Samuel Ryder Academy, St Albans
Thursday 28th September 2023, 5 - 8.30pm
www.samuelryderacademy.co.uk

Sandringham School, St Albans
Monday 10th July 2023, 5.45 - 8.45pm
Visit the website to reserve your tickets for a Headmaster's speech at 6.00pm, 6.45pm or 7.30pm
www.sandringham.herts.sch.uk

Sir John Lawes School, Harpenden
Wednesday 4th October 2023, 5 - 8pm - SOLD OUT
Daytime tours on 9th -13th October 2023.  Book via the school website. 
www.sjl.herts.sch.uk

St Albans Girls’ School, St Albans
Thursday 5th October 2023, 4 - 7pm
www.stags.herts.sch.uk

St George’s School, Harpenden
Friday 29th September 2023, 5 - 8pm
www.stgeorges.herts.sch.uk

The Marlborough Science Academy, St Albans 
Thursday 21st September 2023, 5:30 - 8:30pm
www.themarlboroughscienceacademy.co.uk

Townsend Church of England School, St Albans
Wednesday 20 September 2023, 6 - 8.30pm
www.townsend.herts.sch.uk

Verulam School, St Albans
Tuesday 12th September 2023, 5 – 8.30pm
Visit the website to register for your preferred Headmaster's Talk - 5.45pm, 6.30pm or7.30pm
www.verulamschool.co.uk

Sixth Form Open Events (alphabetical order)

Sixth Form Open Events take place any time from October to January and can be in the form of Open Mornings, Tours and Information Evenings. Booking is often  required so please check the websites for more information.  Where no open event is listed it may be possible to arrange an individual tour with the school. Applications are made to each Sixth Form individually and deadlines differ so check with each school you are interested in to ensure you get your application in on time.

Beaumont School, St Albans
(BeausandVer Information Evening online - Tuesday 2 November 2023)
Tuesday 9 January 2024. 6 - 8.30 pm
www.beaumontschool.com

Katherine Warington School
Monday 15 January 2024
https://kwschool.co.uk/

Loreto College, St Albans
Wednesday 18 October 2023. 6.30pm
www.loreto.herts.sch.uk

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans
Thursday 23 November 2023.  6-8pm.
nbs.herts.sch.uk

Roundwood Park School, Harpenden
Thursday 17 January - Post 16 Information Evening 
(Daytime tours on 18 and 25 January)
www.roundwoodpark.co.uk

Samuel Ryder Academy, St Albans
Thursday 23rd November 2023,  6-7.30pm.
www.samuelryderacademy.co.uk

Sandringham School, St Albans
(BeausandVer Information Evening online - Tuesday 2 November 2023)
Thursday 11 January 2024, 6.30pm - Year 11 into 6th form open evening
www.sandringham.herts.sch.uk

Sir John Lawes School, Harpenden
Tuesday 16 January 2024, 6 - 8.30pm
www.sjl.herts.sch.uk

St Albans Girls’ School, St Albans
Wednesday 8th November 2023, 6 - 8pm
www.stags.herts.sch.uk

St George’s School, Harpenden
Whole School Open Evening: Friday 29th September 2023, 5 - 8pm
Sixth Form Information Evening: 18th January 2024 - External students must apply to attend the evening by 1st December 2023 using the form on the website.
www.stgeorges.herts.sch.uk

The Marlborough Science Academy, St Albans
Wednesday 29th November 2023, (Time TBC)
www.themarlboroughscienceacademy.co.uk

Townsend Church of England School, St Albans
Thursday 23rd November 2023,  6.30-8pm.
www.townsend.herts.sch.uk

Verulam School, St Albans
(BeausandVer Information Evening online - Tuesday 2 November 2023)
Thursday 18 January 2024,  6pm
(Open Morning tour 23 January 2024)
www.verulamschool.co.uk

University Technical Colleges Information Events (for entry into Y10 and Y12)

Elstree Screen Arts, Borehamwood
11 October 2023 5-8pm - Autumn Open Evening
esaacademy.org

Independent Schools Open Days (alphabetical order)

This section includes open days for Nurseries, Pre-Prep, Prep Senior and Sixth Form offered by Independent Schools. Independent schools typically hold a number of Open Days throughout the year and many will be happy to arrange individual visits.   Open events usually require you to register your attendance in advance. 

Abbots Hill School
Friday 16 June 2023, 9.30am - 11.30am (Prep In Action)
Saturday 30 September 2023, 9.30am - 12.30pm (Senior Open Day)
Complete the online form to attend.
Visit the school website to book a bespoke individual tour.
www.abbotshill.herts.sch.uk

Aldwickbury School
Wednesday 4th October 2023, 9.30 - 11.30 am
Appointment only - please telephone the Head of Admissions on 01582 713022 or email on [email protected] to make an appointment to attend.
www.aldwickbury.org.uk

Beechwood Park School
Thursday 21 September2023, 9.30am - 12noon (Open Morning)
Please register your attendance on the website.
www.beechwoodpark.com

Berkhamsted School
Friday 22nd September 2023, Morning (Berkhamsted Girls)
Friday 22nd September 2023, Afternoon (Berkhamsted Boys)
Friday 29th September 2023, 4pm (Life at Berkhamsted Sixth)
Wednesday 25th November 2023 (Subjects at Berkhamsted Sixth)
Visit the website to book your place.
www.berkhamsted.com

Lockers Park School
Saturday 7 October 2023, 10am – 12pm
Visit the website to book your place.
www.lockerspark.co.uk

St Albans High School for Girls
Friday 29th September 2023, 10am -12pm (Prep Open Morning)
Wednesday 27th September 2023, 5 - 8pm (Sixth Form Open Evening)
Saturday 7th October 2023, 9.30am - 12.30pm (Senior School Open Morning)
Friday 3rd November 2023, 10am -12pm (Prep Open Morning)
Tuesday 7th November 2023, 9.15am - 12pm (Senior School Snapshot)
Thursday 9th November 2023, 9.15am - 12pm (Senior School Snapshot)
Please visit the website to book your place on one of these events or to book an individual tour.
www.stahs.org.uk

St Albans Independent College
www.stalbanscollege.co.uk 

St Albans School
Saturday 30th September 2023 
Wednesday 20 September 2023 (Sixth Form)
Thursday 12 October 2023 (Sixth Form)
Saturday 4th November 2023
Visit the website to register to attend.
www.st-albans.herts.sch.uk

St Columba’s College
Saturday 23rd September 2023
Please register via the website
www.stcolumbascollege.org

St Hilda's School
Saturday 4th November 2023
Complete the form on the website or contact the admissions office on 01582 712307 or [email protected] to register to attend.
www.sthildasharpenden.co.uk

The King's School
Saturday 7th October 2023 9:30am -12noon
Booking is essential. Please call 01582 767566 or email [email protected] to book.
www.thekingsschool.com

Further Education 16+ (Not Sixth Form)

Oaklands College, St Albans Campus
Saturday 4 November 10am-3pm
www.oaklands.ac.uk

Oaklands College, Welwyn Campus
Saturday 11 November 10am-3pm
www.oaklands.ac.uk

West Herts College, Hemel Hempstead Campus
Saturday 4 November 2023 9.30am-12.30pm
www.westherts.ac.uk

West Herts College, Watford Campus
Saturday 11 November 2023, 9.30am-1.30pm
www.westherts.ac.uk

Special Education Needs Schools Open Days

St Luke’s School
You are welcome to visit the school on one of their monthly Open Mornings. Please call 01582 626727 or email [email protected] to reserve your place. 
www.stlukes.herts.sch.uk