Browse the siteBelow 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+)
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.
Bridgewater Primary School, Berkhamsted
Thursday 9th January 2025 (Reception & Nursery) - 13:15
If you would like to attend please book your place by using this link https://www.picktime.com/BridgewaterSchoolTours
https://www.bridgewater.herts.sch.uk/
Greenway Primary and Nursery School, Berkhamsted
Sept 2025 dates TBC
To book your place please call our school office on 01442 866249.
https://www.greenway.herts.sch.uk/
St Mary's C.E. Primary School, Northchurch, Berkhamsted
Sept 2025 dates TBC
Please telephone the School Office on 01442 389040 to book a tour.
https://stmarys916.herts.sch.uk/
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Berkhamsted
Sept 2025 dates TBC
Please contact the school office via [email protected] if you wish to attend. If you are unable to make these dates but would like to visit us, please contact the school office and we can arrange an alternative.
www.stmore.herts.sch.uk
Swing Gate Infant and Nursery School, Berkhamsted
Sept 2025 dates TBC.
To book one of the above times, please call the office on 01442 863913 or email [email protected].
https://www.swinggate.herts.sch.uk/
Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Berkhamsted
Sept 2025 dates TBC
Please ring the school on 01442 865781 to book onto a visit.
https://www.victoria.herts.sch.uk/
Westfield Primary School and Nursery, Berkhamsted
Sept 2025 dates TBC
Please contact the school office on 01442 8272629 or email [email protected] to book on!
https://westfieldprimary.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.
Admissions information is available at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/admissions. The timeline for September 2025 admissions is as follows:
1st November 2024: Online application for Reception places opens
15th January 2025: Online application for Reception places closes
3rd February 2025: Last date to submit written explanation for why an application was late, to enable the application to be considered as "on time" e.g. if you move house, this is the last date for you to provide evidence of your new address, for consideration as a "on time" application.
16th April 2025: Allocation of places made
2nd May 2025: Deadline for accepting places
12th -16th May 2025: First continuing interest round
16th -20th June 2025: Second continuing interest round
Bridgewater Primary School, Berkhamsted
September 2025 entry open day dates:
Tuesday 5th November 2024 - 13:15
Thursday 14th November 2024 - 09:15
Friday 22nd November 2024 - 09:15
Thursday 9th January 2025 (Reception & Nursery) - 13:15
If you would like to attend please book your place by using this link https://www.picktime.com/BridgewaterSchoolTours
https://www.bridgewater.herts.sch.uk/
Greenway Primary and Nursery School, Berkhamsted
September 2025 entry open day dates:
Thursday 7th November, 9.15 – 10.15am
Thursday 21st November, 9.15 – 10.15am
Tuesday 26th November, 9.15 – 10.15am
Thursday 9th January, 9.15 – 10.15am
To book your place, please ring school office on 01442 866249
https://www.greenway.herts.sch.uk/
Little Gaddesden Primary School, Little Gaddesden, Berkhamsted
September 2025 entry open dates TBC.
http://www.littlegaddesden.herts.sch.uk
Potten End CofE Primary School, Potten End, Berkhamsted
September 2025 entry open day dates:
9.15am Tuesday 22 October 2024
9.15am Tuesday 12 November 2024
9.15am Tuesday 26 November 2024
9.15am Tuesday 3 December 2024
9.15am Tuesday 7 January 2025
Please email the school office [email protected] or telephone 01442 865022 to book a tour. We very much look forward to meeting you.
http://www.pottenend.herts.sch.uk
St Mary's C.E. Primary School, Northchurch, Berkhamsted
September 2025 entry open dates:
Tuesday 15 October at 9.30 am - fully booked
Tuesday 5 November at 9.30 am
Friday 22 November at 9.30 am
Monday 13 January at 10.30 am
We are also holding a Stay and Play session for prospective parents and their children on Saturday 16 November between 10 am and 12 pm.
Please contact the School Office on 01442 389040 or email [email protected] if you would like to book a place on a tour or the stay and play session.
https://stmarys916.herts.sch.uk/
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Berkhamsted
September 2025 entry open dates TBC.
Please contact the school office via [email protected] if you wish to attend. If you are unable to make these dates but would like to visit us, please contact the school office and we can arrange an alternative.
www.stmore.herts.sch.uk
Swing Gate Infant and Nursery School, Berkhamsted
September 2025 entry open morning dates TBC:
https://www.swinggate.herts.sch.uk/
The Thomas Coram CofE School, Berkhamsted
Year 3 Parent Tours for entry in September 2025
Thursday 14 November 2024 at 10.30am
Wednesday 20 November 2024 at 10.30am
Tuesday 26 November 2024 at 9.15am
Wednesday 8 January 2025 at 9.15am
Book a place.
http://www.thomascoram.herts.sch.uk
Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Berkhamsted
September 2025 entry open day dates:
Tuesday 22 October 2024 at 9.15am
Monday 4 November 2024 at 11.00am
Thursday 14 November 2024 at 9.15am
Wednesday 20 November 2024 at 9.15am
Tuesday 3 December 2024 at 11.00am
Book a tour.
https://www.victoria.herts.sch.uk/
Westfield Primary School and Nursery, Berkhamsted
September 2025 entry open day dates:
17th October 9.30am
5th November 9.30am
13th November 2pm
22nd November 9am
2nd December 9.30am
Please book on my contacting our Office via email [email protected] or by phone 01442 862729.
https://westfieldprimary.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 on a first-come-first-serve basis on the night, and booking is likely to be required for additional tours. Visit the school websites for more information.
Ashlyns School, Berkhamsted
September 2025 entry open evening Thursday 3rd October 2024. 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Headteacher’s address at 5.45pm, 6.30pm and 7.15pm
All sessions will be ticketed and these can be booked online and collected on arrival. Please see this link for further details.
http://www.ashlyns.herts.sch.uk/
Chesham Grammar School, Chesham
September 2025 entry open evening 24th and 25th September 2024. 6pm-8pm. The Head will give a talk at 6.15 pm and 7.00 pm. No booking necessary.
www.cheshamgrammar.org
John F Kennedy Catholic School, Hemel Hempstead
September 2025 entry open evening Tuesday 1st October 2024 6-9pm. Tours of the school during the evening with 2 presentations by the Headteacher, with limited seat numbers and requiring booking in advance - 6pm and 7.30pm.
Open morning: Wednesday 9 October 2024, 9.30am prompt start. An opportunity to see the school in action (limited availability, please only book if you are unable to attend open evening). Register for tours here.
jfk.herts.sch.uk
Tring School, Tring
September 2025 entry evening Tuesday 24th September. 5.30pm - 8.00pm (no appointment required). The school will be alive with tours and talks, with the opportunity to meet and hear from staff and students. Headteacher talks will take place at 5.45 pm and 6.30 pm.
Open Morning for out-of-catchment parents - Thursday 26 September | 9.00am - 10.00am (appointment required). Please contact Reception to book an appointment 01442 822303
tring.herts.sch.uk
Sixth Form Open Events (alphabetical order)
Sixth Form Open 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.
Ashlyns School, Berkhamsted
September 2025 entry open evening Thursday 17th October. More info coming soon to Ashlyns website.
http://www.ashlyns.herts.sch.uk/
Chesham Grammar School, Chesham
September 2025 entry open evening Thursday 21st November 2024 from 6pm-8pm. No need to book for this event.
www.cheshamgrammar.org
John F Kennedy Catholic School, Hemel Hempstead
September 2025 entry open evening Thursday 7th November 2024 .
jfk.herts.sch.uk
Tring School, Tring
September 2025 entry evening 9th October 2024 5-8pm. Register your interest here.
tring.herts.sch.uk
University Technical Colleges Information Events (for entry into Y10 and Y12)
Aylesbury UTC
Thursday 10th Oct 2024, 5-7pm
Register here.
aylesburyutc.co.uk
Elstree Screen Arts, Borehamwood
9th October 2024, 5-8pm - Open Evening
Register here.
esaacademy.org
Global Academy UTC, Hayes
9th October 2024, 5-8pm - Open Evening
Register here.
globalacademy.com
UTC Heathrow, Northwood
10th October 2024, 5-7pm
Register here.
www.heathrow-utc.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.
Berkhamsted Boys
2026 open days TBC
Berkhamsted Day Nursery & Berkhamsted Pre-Prep
Friday 4 and Saturday 5 October 2024; Berkhamsted Day Nursery Saturday 5 October
Visit Berkhamsted Pre-Prep, meet our Headteacher, Mrs Karen O’Connor, and take a tour of the school. Recommended for those wishing to join Stepping Stones (3+) or Year 2 in 2025 and beyond. Please note that these are our two official entry points for the Pre-Prep; all other Year groups are subject to availability.
Book here.
Berkhamsted Girls
2026 open days TBC
Berkhamsted Prep
Friday 4 and Saturday 5 October 2024.
Visit Berkhamsted Prep, hear from our Head, Mrs Karen O’Connor, and take a pupil-led tour of the school. Recommended for anyone interested in joining Year 3 in 2025 and beyond. Please note that Year 3 is our official entry point and other Year groups are subject to availability.
Book here.
Berkhamsted Sixth
Subjects at Berkhamsted Sixth Evening – Wednesday 16 October
An evening of subject-specific information, to help inform A Level choices. Recommended for those joining in 2025.
Book here.
Egerton Rothesay
Contact the registrar to reserve a place for our Open Days
01442 877060 [email protected]
Heatherton
Heatherton Stay and Play – Friday 11 October 2024
An opportunity to join us with your child to take part in activities and find out more about the school. Recommended for those joining Nursery or Reception in 2025 and beyond.
Further Education 16+ (Not Sixth Form)
Oaklands College, St Albans Campus
Saturday 16th November 2024 | 10AM - 3PM
Thursday 6th February 2025 | 5PM - 8PM
Thursday 1st May 2025 | 5PM - 7PM
Register here.
www.oaklands.ac.uk
Oaklands College, Welwyn Campus
Saturday 9th November 2024 | 10AM - 3PM
Tuesday 4th February 2025 | 5PM - 8PM
Tuesday 29th April 2025 | 5PM - 7PM
Register here.
www.oaklands.ac.uk
West Herts College, Hemel Hempstead Campus
Saturday 16th November 2024 9.30am-12.30pm
Saturday 1st March 2025 9.30am-12.30pm
Saturday 14th June 2025 9.30am-12.30pm
Register here.
www.westherts.ac.uk
West Herts College, Watford Campus
Saturday 23rd November 2024, 9.30am-1.30pm
Saturday 8th March 2025, 9.30am-1.30pm
Saturday 21st June 2025, 9.30am-1.30pm
Register here.
www.westherts.ac.uk
