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.

We have included details of the application periods below, where the information is available.  If no dates are given please contact the school for more information.

Batford Nursery, Harpenden
www.batfordnursery.herts.sch.uk

Beech Hyde Nursery, Wheathampstead
www.beechhyde.herts.sch.uk

Kimpton Nursery
www.kimpton.herts.sch.uk

Markyate Village Nursery
www.markyate.herts.sch.uk 

Redbourn Nursery
www.redbournprimary.co.uk

Roundwood Nursery, Harpenden
www.roundwoodprimary.herts.sch.uk

St Dominic Nursery, Harpenden
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
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
www.beechhyde.herts.sch.uk

Crabtree Infant School, Harpenden
www.crabtreeinfants.herts.sch.uk

Crabtree Junior School, Harpenden
www.crabtreejm.herts.sch.uk

Harpenden Academy
harpendenacademy.org

High Beeches School, Harpenden
www.highbeeches.herts.sch.uk

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

Markyate Village School
www.markyate.herts.sch.uk 

Manland Primary School, Harpenden
www.manland.herts.sch.uk

Redbourn Primary School
www.redbournprimary.co.uk

Roundwood Primary School, Harpenden
www.roundwoodprimary.herts.sch.uk

Sauncey Wood School, Harpenden
www.saunceywood.herts.sch.uk

St Dominic RC School, Harpenden
www.stdominic.herts.sch.uk

St Helen’s CofE School, Wheathampstead
www.sthelens.herts.sch.uk

St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School, Harpenden
stnicholasce.org

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

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

The Lea Primary School, Harpenden
lea-pri.herts.sch.uk

Wood End School, Harpenden
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 in advance or on a first-come-first-serve basis on the night, and booking is likely to be required for daytime additional tours.  Visit the school websites for more information.

Beaumont School, St Albans
Wednesday 8th October 2025, 5.45 - 8.45pm
Headteachers talks at 6pm, 6.40pm, 7.20pm and 8pm.
Years 5 and 6 morning tours: at 9.40am and 11.30am by appointment only on: 10th, 13th & 14th Oct 2025
www.beaumontschool.com

Katherine Warington School, Harpenden
Saturday 13th September 2025, 9am - 12.30pm.
Daytime tours will also be available, details will be on the website nearer the time and will need to be pre-booked.
kwschool.co.uk

Loreto College, St Albans
Tuesday 30th September 2025, 4–7pm.
Headteacher's talks at 4.15pm, 5.15pm and 6.15pm.
Tours during the school day: 6–17 October 2025 (by appointment only - call 01727 856206 from 1 October 2025 to book)
www.loreto.herts.sch.uk

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans
Thursday 2 October 2025, 5.30 - 8.30pm.
Open mornings: 7 - 10 October, 9.30am. Places limited - book your place direct with the school from 29 September 2025.
nbs.herts.sch.uk

Roundwood Park School, Harpenden
Thursday 25 September 2025, 5.30 - 8.30pm. 
Headteacher's speeches at 5.30pm, 6.15pm, 7pm and 7.30pm.
Further details and tickets will be available in early September from the school website.
Daytime tours will be available to book after the open evening.
www.roundwoodpark.co.uk

Samuel Ryder Academy, St Albans
Thursday 25th September 2025, 5 - 8.30pm
www.samuelryderacademy.co.uk

Sandringham School, St Albans
Monday 7th July 2025, 4 - 7pm
Tickets for the Headteacher’s Talk at 4.15pm, 5.15pm & 6.15pm will be available on the evening or can be obtained in advance of the evening by contacting main reception on 01727 799560 to reserve a ticket and collecting from main reception. 
Open morning tours: 9, 12, 15, 17 & 18 Sept 2025: 9–10.30am. Appointments must be booked in advance on 01727 799560.
www.sandringham.herts.sch.uk

Sir John Lawes School, Harpenden
Wednesday 1st October 2025.
Please check website for further information in September. Prebooking essential. Entry tickets will include admission to one of the talks from the Headteacher.
Open morning tours: 3 - 10 Oct, 9.15am. Check the website nearer the time for how to reserve your free tickets.
www.sjl.herts.sch.uk

St Albans Girls’ School, St Albans
Thursday 9th October 2025, 4 - 7pm
The Headteacher’s speeches will be at 4pm, 5pm, 6pm and 7pm in the Main Hall.  No pre-booking is required, tickets will be available on arrival. 
www.stags.herts.sch.uk

St George’s School, Harpenden
Friday 3rd October 2025, 5 - 8pm
www.stgeorges.herts.sch.uk

The Marlborough Science Academy, St Albans 
Thursday 18th September 2025, 5.30 - 8.30pm.
Morning tours: every Wednesday from 24 Sept – 22 Oct 2025, at 9.10am. For year 6 students and their parents only.
www.themarlboroughscienceacademy.co.uk

Townsend Church of England School, St Albans
Wednesday 17th September 2025, 5.30 - 8.30 pm.
The Headteacher’s talks will be at 5.45 pm, 6.30 pm and 7.15 pm.  Book a place via the website.
Open morning tours: 22 Sept – 10 Oct 2025, 9–10am. Email [email protected] to book.
www.townsend.herts.sch.uk

Verulam School, St Albans
Tuesday 23rd September 2025,  5 - 8pm
Headteacher's talks at 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm - pre-book via the website
Open morning tours: 25, 26, 29 & 30 Sept at 9am - book via the website
www.verulamschool.co.uk

Sixth Form Events (alphabetical order)

Sixth Form 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
Thursday 15th January 2026, 5.30 - 8pm.
Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form talks at 5.45pm and 6.30pm.
www.beaumontschool.com

Katherine Warington School
kwschool.co.uk

Loreto College, St Albans
www.loreto.herts.sch.uk

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans
nbs.herts.sch.uk

Roundwood Park School, Harpenden
www.roundwoodpark.co.uk

Samuel Ryder Academy, St Albans
www.samuelryderacademy.co.uk

Sandringham School, St Albans
Thursday 16th October 2025, 6 - 8.30pm
www.sandringham.herts.sch.uk

Sir John Lawes School, Harpenden
www.sjl.herts.sch.uk

St Albans Girls’ School, St Albans
www.stags.herts.sch.uk

St George’s School, Harpenden
All School Open Evening (including 6th Form) Friday 3rd October 2025, 5 - 8pm
Opportunities at 16+ Evening - TBC January 2026 - Booking required
www.stgeorges.herts.sch.uk

The Marlborough Science Academy, St Albans
www.themarlboroughscienceacademy.co.uk

Townsend Church of England School, St Albans
www.townsend.herts.sch.uk

Verulam School, St Albans
www.verulamschool.co.uk

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

Elstree Screen Arts, Borehamwood
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
Saturday 20th September 2025, 9.30am - 12noon (Whole School Open Day)
Visit the website to book your place.
www.abbotshill.herts.sch.uk

Aldwickbury School
Thursday 15th May 2025, 9.15 - 11.30 am  
Sign up online or call Admissions Team on 01582 713022 to book.
www.aldwickbury.org.uk

Beechwood Park School
Friday 7th February 2025, 9am - 12noon
Friday 16th May 2025, 9am - 12noon
Please register your attendance on the website.
www.beechwoodpark.com

Berkhamsted School
Friday 21st March 2025, Morning (Introduction to Sixth)
Saturday 8 March 2025, Morning (Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep)
Friday 25th April 2025, Morning (Berkhamsted Boys & Berkhamsted Girls)
Thursday 18th September 2025, Evening (Life at Berkhamsted Sixth)
Friday 19th September 2025, Morning (Berkhamsted Boys & Berkhamsted Girls)
Friday 3rd October 2025, Morning (Pre-Prep and Prep)
Saturday 4th October 2025, Morning (Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep & Heartherton)
Wednesday 15th October 2025 (Sixth From Subject Evening)
Visit the website to book your place.
www.berkhamsted.com

Kingshott School
Friday 14th March 2025, 9 - 11am (Senior School)
Friday 21st March 2025, 9 - 11am (Nursery & Junior School)
Visit the website to book your space, or to arrange a personal tour at another time. 
www.kingshottschool.com

Lockers Park School
Visit the website to book your place.
www.lockerspark.co.uk

St Albans High School for Girls
Friday 7th March 2025, 10am - 12noon (Prep In Action)
Friday 14th March 2025, 9.30am - 11.30noon (Senior School In Action)
Saturday 21st June 2025, 9.30am - 12noon (Prep Open Morning)
TBC October 2025 (Senior Open Morning)
TBC September 2025 (Sixth Form Open Evening)
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
Saturday 15th March 2025, 9.30am – 12.30pm
Book via the website.
www.stalbanscollege.co.uk 

St Albans School
Saturday 26 April 2025 (11+ and 13+ Open Morning)
Visit the website to register to attend.
Sixth Form daytime tours available on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings contact admissions ([email protected]) to book.
www.st-albans.herts.sch.uk

St Columba’s College
Friday 21st March 2025, 9.30am-11.30am (Prep Open Morning)
Please register via the website.
www.stcolumbascollege.org

St Hilda's School
Tuesday 13th May 2025, 9:30am-11:30pm
Wednesday 21st May (Taster Day)
Please visit 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
Tuesday 4th March 2025, 9:30am - 12 noon
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
Thursday 6th February 2024, 5 - 8pm
Thursday 1st April 2024, 5 - 7pm
www.oaklands.ac.uk

Oaklands College, Welwyn Campus
Tuesday 4th February 2025, 5 - 8pm
Tuesday 29th April 2025, 5 - 7pm
www.oaklands.ac.uk

West Herts College, Hemel Hempstead Campus
Saturday 1st March 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm
Saturday 14th June 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm
www.westherts.ac.uk

West Herts College, Watford Campus
Saturday 8th March 2025, 9.30am -1pm
Saturday 21st June 2025, 9.30am -1pm
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