Why should your child attend our School?

“Weston Primary & Nursery School is a Good School” – Ofsted 2023

• Ofsted Inspection of school and nursery stated;

- ‘Children in Early Years are well supported, get off to a good start and are confident.’

- ‘Pupils enjoy their learning.’

- ‘Pupils are kind and considerate and the oldest support the youngest.’

• Large, attractive outdoor area for Reception and Nursery children.
• High % of pupils reach expected standard or higher in Year 6 SATs.
• 30 Hours Nursery care available on-site through partnership with Peanuts Preschool (Mrs Claire Mason - 07736 124327).
• Wraparound childcare club now available before and after school.

How can I find out more about the School and Nursery?

Please come and see the school for yourself on one of the following tour dates ;

2024 – Tues 8th Oct, Thurs 24th Oct, Weds 20th Nov, Fri 6th Dec @ 9.30am

2025 - Weds 8th Jan, Thurs 30th Jan, Fri 28th Feb @ 9.30am

We are also holding an Open Day in our Early Years unit at 9.30am on Saturday 9th November 2024. Come along and find out more.

Please note that booking is essential for all tours and for the Open Day.

Please contact us to arrange attendance on any of the dates listed above. It may also be possible to arrange a visit on other dates. Call 01462 790317 or email admin@weston.herts.sch.uk .

Children born between 1/9/20 and 31/8/21 are eligible to join our Reception in September 2025.

Admissions to Reception are handled by Hertfordshire County Council. Please use the following link for further information on the admissions arrangements;

https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/Schools-and-education/School-admissions/Primary-junior-and-middle-schools/Primary-junior-and-middle-school-places.aspx

Children born between 1/9/21 and 31/8/22 are eligible for either 15 or 30 hours per week at Nursery, starting in September 2025.

Children start at our Nursery in September and attend 5 morning sessions per week; doors open at 8.45am and sessions end at 12 noon. Admissions to the Nursery are handled directly by the school, as described in the information below.

30 hours nursery care is available on-site at the school through partnership working with Peanuts Preschool. Children can attend our Nursery in the mornings and Peanuts Preschool in the afternoons. To apply for a place at Peanuts Preschool, call Mrs Claire Mason on 07736 124327.  Peanuts Preschool also welcomes younger children.

How to Apply for a Nursery Place

Nursery Applications for September 2025 - Now Open

Please apply directly to the school using our application form and signing the declaration form (see documents below). Once completed, please either email the application form and the signed declaration form to nurseryadmissions@weston.herts.sch.uk, or post them to us or drop them off at the school office.

We will reply confirming your child's place, until all available places have been taken.

15th March 2025 – Nursery Applications Close

Applications to the school close at 1.00pm. Applications received after this date will only be considered if spare places remain available.

Nursery Application Form, Declaration Form, Over-Subscription Criteria

How to Apply for a Place at Peanuts Preschool & Peanuts Preschool Leaflet

Please call Mrs Claire Mason on 07736 124327.

To find out whether we have a space for your child to join the school at another time (for example, because you are moving into the area) please contact the school office on 01462 790317. If a space is available, you will then need to apply to Hertfordshire County Council for an In-Year Admissions place, using the following link;

https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/school-admissions/in-year-admissions-change-schools-during-the-year/in-year-admissions-change-school-during-the-year.aspx