Pull up a chair... let's chat about Hertfordshire's admission rules

To use the Admission Calculator, you will need to work out which rule you’ll be considered under, for each school that you’re interested in. You will probably find that you qualify under different rules for different schools.

First, choose between primary or secondary schools

Primary schools (includes first, infant, middle and junior schools) Secondary schools

Neela and Sacha

Neela, 37, a mum of three from St Albans, says:
"I'm using SchoolGuru to help me find the best secondary school for my son, eight-year-old Sacha. I've found out he's got a good chance of getting into Verulam, and a reasonable chance of Sandringham – but I should forget about Beaumont! This is a good reality check and helps me plan ahead. If I decide that Beaumont is the only school for us, I know we'll have to move. Or if we stay where we are, I'll know it's a longshot, so it won't be a huge blow when he doesn't get in"

Sofa, so good: Neela and Sacha (pictured left)

Please note: SchoolGuru has changed the wording of the rules slightly to make them easier to interpret. The rules in their original form are the copyright of Hertfordshire County Council and can be viewed on their website. For more information, visit Herfordshire County Council's website

Hertfordshire toolkit:
Primary schools Admission Calculator
Secondary schools Admission Calculator
School selector
Measuring distance
Admission rules
Priority areas
Guidance & support:
School appeals guides
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