How to Apply
Hertfordshire County Council manage admissions (excluding Nursery). For all admissions information including booklets and guidance, current admission arrangements and previous statistical information please follow the link to Hertfordshire School Admissions or speak to them directly on the Admissions Queries phone number 0300 1234 043.
To see if places are available at our school for this current school year, see here.
Nursery Admissions
Beechfield has a small friendly Nursery for children who have their 4th birthday during that academic year.
We accept applications for 15 hours and 30 hours provision for eligible families. To find out if you are eligible for 30 hours provision, please click on this link:
https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare
Our sessions run Monday to Friday:
Morning session: 8.35am - 11.35am
Afternoon session: 12.15pm - 3.15pm
30 Hours Funding: 8.35am - 3.15pm
Nursery Admissions are managed by Beechfield School.
Nursery Admissions - 2026/2027
If your child's birthday falls between 1st September 2022 and August 31st 2023, then they are eligible to join our Nursery now.
If your child turns 3 between 1st September 2023 and December 31st 2023, then they are eligible to join our Nursery in January 2027.
To apply for a space in our Nursery, for an immediate start or to start in January 2027 please click this link: Beechfield Nursery Applications 2026/27
2026-27 Nursery Admission Arrangements
Nursery Admissions - 2027/2028
You will be able to apply from 2nd November 2026, but meanwhile please feel free to book a nursery tour listed on our School Tours page : School Tours.
Reception Admissions
For children who are born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022.
Reception admissions are managed by the Herts Admissions Team.
Applications open: 3rd November 2025
Applications close: 15th January 2026.
Applications must be made here. Applications after this date may still be made, but they will be considered to be late.
Please note: having a Nursery place is no guarantee of a main school place. There is a separate application procedure for Reception class.
In Year Admissions
In-year Admissions will be managed by the Herts Admissions Team. To see if places are available at our school for this current school year, see here.
To apply for an in-year place, please see the Herts Admissions Website instructions.