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Admissions

Reception Admissions

Martins Wood Primary School is a three-form entry school, which means that we welcome 90 children into our Reception classes each year. 

We would love to show you around our school. Our upcoming tour dates are: 

  • Friday 8th November 2024 9:30am
  • Monday 25th November 2024 2:00pm
  • Monday 9th December 2024 9:30am

Our tours are a great opportunity to experience what Martins Wood has to offer. You’ll receive a guided tour of the school and our extensive grounds, meet our pupils and teachers, and have the opportunity to ask questions. 

Please contact the school office on 01438 222602 / admin@martinswood.herts.sch.uk if you would like to book a place. We are looking forward to meeting you and your family. 

“Children in early years get a good start to early education. Children’s social and emotional needs are identified first and foremost, so that they are ready for learning. Parents and carers spoken with commented on how quickly their children have settled.”  ~ Ofsted, 2021 



Applying for a Place

You can apply for a Reception place at Martins Wood via Hertfordshire County Council. If you would like more information on the process, please call them on 0300 123 4043.

If your child is starting school in September 2025 you need to apply for a place by 15 January 2025. You can see our full admissions arrangements here: 

In-year Admissions

We sometimes have places available for children who are new to the area or are looking to move school. You are welcome to visit us before applying, so please contact the school office who would be happy to arrange a tour at a time convenient to you. 

To apply for an in-year place at Martins Wood, please see the information on Hertfordshire County Council’s website on how to make an in-year application.  

Pre-school and Nursery Admissions 


We welcome children from the age of two onwards and offer 15 and 30-hour funded places for eligible families. Applications for pre-school and nursery are managed by the school. 

Find out more about our Saplings Pre-school and how to apply

If you would like to come and see Saplings in action, please contact the school office to arrange a visit. We’re looking forward to showing you around our wonderful pre-school. 

Admissions Consultation 

Martins Wood School is consulting on the proposed admissions arrangements for the school year 2026/27 and is seeking responses from parent/carers, schools and community groups.

The proposed change is:

  1. To reduce the PAN from 90-60

The consultation period runs from  28 October– 8 December 2024. Please send your comments regarding the proposals to Ivy Learning Trust at governance@ivylearningtrust.org

Read the proposed admissions arrangements.

Appeals Process

For Reception admissions and appeals please apply online here.

DfE Guidance on the admission of summer born children

Please use this link to access the most up to date DfE Guidance on the admission of summer born children.