Nurseries Road, Wheathampstead, Herts, AL4 8TP
Admissions (All)
"I am just so happy I picked Beech Hyde for my child. I knew as soon as I visited that it was the place for them. " Parent
We would love you to become a part of the Beech Hyde family, and invite you to watch the video below to get a glimpse of our community. Please contact us on 01582 832661 or admin@beechhyde.aetrust.uk, if you would like to look round the school and meet the head teacher.
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YEARS 1 -6
Hertfordshire County Council is responsible for the allocation of places in Years 1-6. Please apply for a place on their website Primary, junior and middle school places | Hertfordshire County Council. Prospective parents are encouraged to visit the school. Please telephone in advance to make an appointment, and we will be delighted to show you around and answer any questions.
RECEPTION
Our Reception offer is outstanding; every day is an adventure. Our reception classroom is inviting and stimulating, with the curriculum focusing on child initiated learning. Hertfordshire County Council is responsible for the allocation of places in the Reception class. Please apply for a place on their website Primary, junior and middle school places | Hertfordshire County Council. The appropriate information and forms are sent directly to parents who are registered with local doctors. Prospective parents are encouraged to visit the school. Please telephone in advance to make an appointment, and we will be delighted to show you around and answer any questions.
Open Afternoon/Mornings: Wednesday 5 November 2025 - 1.30pm, and Thursday 6 November 2025 - 9.15am. Please contact the school office to book your place - 01582 832661 / admin@beechhyde.aetrust.uk.
Application Deadline: Thursday 15 January 2026
Offer Date: Thursday 16 April 2026
Accept your Place Deadline: Monday 4 May 2026
We offer wrap around care (7.30am - 6pm) in partnership with WASPS, who operate breakfast and after-school provision on site at Beech Hyde. Please see their offer here.
SCHOOL APPEALS AND REVIEWS - Important Information/Reminders
Hertfordshire County Council issue updated information/reminders regarding school appeals and reviews. All parents will need to set up an appeals account in order to appeal. The online appeals portal is the same for all parents and can be found here.
The School Admissions Appeals timetable can be viewed in the attachment at the bottom of the page.
We look forward to welcoming you, and your child, into our setting.
Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery is a feeder primary school for St Albans Girls’ School (STAGS), an outstanding St Albans secondary school. Pupils attending Beech Hyde get priority admission to STAGS. See their website at www.stags.herts.sch.uk.
Welcome Booklet for Parents - In Year Admission
Determined Admissions Policy 2025-26 - Beech Hyde Primary School
Determined Admissions Policy 2026-27 - Beech Hyde Primary School
