Admissions
Primary School Admissions
Bonneygrove & Millbrook Primary Federation
Thank you for your interest in applying for a place at Bonneygrove Primary School or Millbrook Primary School.
Both schools are part of the Bonneygrove and Millbrook Primary Federation and admissions are managed by Hertfordshire County Council in line with the local authority’s coordinated admissions process.
Applying for a Reception Place (Starting School)
If your child is due to start school in Reception (age 4–5), you must apply through Hertfordshire County Council.
Parents can apply for up to four schools, ranking them in order of preference.
Apply online here:
https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/school-admissions/primary-junior-and-middle-schools/primary-junior-and-middle-school-places.aspx
Applications usually open in early November and close on 15 January each year.
National Allocation Day is normally in mid-April, when you will receive confirmation of your child’s school place.
In-Year Applications (Changing Schools)
If you are moving into the area or would like your child to join Bonneygrove Primary School or Millbrook Primary School during the school year, you must submit an in-year application through Hertfordshire County Council.
We strongly encourage parents to contact the school office directly to arrange a visit before applying.
Researching Our Schools
Before applying, parents may wish to:
- Visit our schools during an open event
- Read our Ofsted reports
- Review our admissions arrangements
- Explore our curriculum and school values
You can also search for Hertfordshire schools via the Local Authority directory:
https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/Schools-directory/School-directory.aspx
Admission Rules and Oversubscription Criteria
Places at Bonneygrove Primary School and Millbrook Primary School are allocated according to Hertfordshire County Council’s published admission rules.
Full admission criteria can be found here:
https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/school-admissions/primary-junior-and-middle-schools/admission-rules-primary-junior-and-middle-schools/admission-rules-primary-junior-and-middle-schools.aspx
If a school receives more applications than places available, places are allocated according to the published oversubscription criteria.
Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) that names Bonneygrove Primary School or Millbrook Primary School, their place will be allocated through a separate statutory process.
Further information is available via Hertfordshire’s SEND Local Offer:
https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/local-offer/the-hertfordshire-local-offer.aspx
Contact Hertfordshire School Admissions
For help with your application, deadlines or appeals, please contact:
Hertfordshire County Council – School Admissions
0300 123 4043
Customer Service Centre (General Enquiries)
0300 123 4040
You can also find further guidance here:
https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/school-admissions/School-admissions-and-transport.aspx
Visiting Bonneygrove or Millbrook Primary School
We warmly welcome visits to both schools so you can experience our learning environment first-hand.
Please contact the relevant school office to arrange a tour:
Bonneygrove Primary School:
01992 307900
Millbrook Primary School:
01992 622975
We look forward to welcoming you to the Bonneygrove and Millbrook Primary Federation and supporting your child’s educational journey.
