Admissions

Reception 2026

If you have a child born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, applications have now closed and allocations will be sent vis Herts on the 16th April.

We know that parents welcome an opportunity to look around the school, and we would strongly encourage you to do this. If you wish to come and visit please contact the office.

The Grove Schools share the same children and families and operating as two separate schools allows us to specialise in delivering excellent education for the children in our age phases. Here at the Infants we work with children aged between 4 and 7, starting children on their learning journey and developing their key skills. Staff are expert practitioners, and our Early Years and KS1 provision is exceptional. At the Juniors, staff continue to offer specialist instruction for children aged between 7 and 11, expanding and building on the strong foundation of the Infant School.

Both schools have excellent academic outcomes, and recognise that education today needs to include an emphasis not only on key skills, but also on a broad and diverse curriculum that allows children to try different things and discover where their talents lie. We share a large, well developed site in the south of Harpenden.

Reception prospectus

Reception Prospect

Nursery Admissions 2026

Nursery Admissions info 2026 .

In Year Admissions

If you arrive in the area and are looking for a school place you are welcome to give us a ring - we have places in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. We are happy to talk to you about our school and how you can come and join us. Call us on 01582 761849. Please bear in mind that all in year admissions are dealt with administratively by Hertfordshire County Council and you can contact them on this number: 0300 123 4043. They will be able to tell you how to secure a place, once you have decided you want to be part of The Grove.