Nursery Admissions
Nursery Admissions 2026
Attending a school Nursery like ours gives children a really excellent start to their learning journey. Led by a qualified teacher, our nurturing provision includes a safe and supportive environment but also high quality, educative experiences that stretch and challenge. Our Nursery is an important part of our school, and we want every child, whatever their starting point, to be excited and inspired by early learning experiences. We get to know the children very well and put no ceiling on their learning.
You can send your child to The Grove Nursery from wherever you live, unless we are oversubscribed. First priority is given to children where an overriding social or medical factor needs to be considered. Children whose older brothers and sisters are already at the school are also prioritised, and then places will be given to children for whom the school is the most accessible in relation to alternative schools. Places are allocated according to a schedule drawn up annually with other schools with Nursery classes in Harpenden and Villages. Please see timeline below.
We have one intake every September. We are delighted to invite you to come and look around.
Our Nursery tours will take place as follows
Friday 16th January 2026 at 9.30am https://forms.gle/VxJ2b36Xh3Qfmv729
Friday 23rd January 2026 at 9.30am https://forms.gle/EYvTGj7rcAyMQNQ58
Friday 30th January 2026 at 9.30am https://forms.gle/qazydhXTLEsFBicV9
You will get a flavour of what it is like to be at The Grove Nursery and can explore the learning environment and see what the Nursery offers. We will do our very best to answer any questions you may have.
The application window for applying for a Nursery place will be Tuesday 6th January to Friday 6th March. The link will become live on Tuesday 6th January 2026. https://forms.gle/KGhx9jbNn2hvvGiR7
Offers will be made on Monday 16th March, and parents/carers will be required to accept or decline the place by Monday 23rd March.
You will get a flavour of what it is like to be at The Grove Nursery and can explore the learning environment and see what the Nursery offers. We will do our very best to answer any questions you may have.
We also offer wraparound provision for Nursery children through our regular partners Fusion. Children will be able to access breakfast club from 7.30 am, Nursery sessions and after school club care until 6.00 pm. We hope this allows parents who have not been able to use our Nursery before to bring their children to join us.