Nursery and Reception admissions and Register Your Interest
If you would like to find out more about HJPS, or your child was born after 1 September 2021, please click here to complete the online registration form. It won’t be necessary to register again if this form has been previously submitted for your child.
Our Admissions policies, Nursery Application Form, the United Synagogue Certificate of Religious Practice and the Reception entry Supplementary Information Form can be found via the links below for 2023/24 and 2024/25 entry.
New CRP Process for 2024/25
The CRP process introduced new options for collecting points in 2020. These alterations were made as it was understood that collecting points from shul attendance alone could be challenging for some in a Covid-safe context.
If you completed a form in the last two years, the process has now been reviewed and updated, as these emergency measures are no longer required.
Click here for a detailed explanation of the CRP process and a list of Frequently Asked Questions. If you have any further questions, please contact crp@theus.org.uk.
To be considered a priority applicant, all prospective applications need to submit a CRP, even if they submitted one for Nursery or have a sibling at the school.
Reception 2023/24 Entry
Hertfordshire County Council opened their online portal on Tuesday 1 November – please click here. Their deadline is 15 January 2023. The National Allocation Day for Primary Schools is Monday 17 April.
PDF applications of documentation (no pictures or photographs of paperwork) are accepted via email, via post or can be left with our security team at the school.
Documentation for 2024/25 Entry
2024-25 Supplementary Information Form
Admissions Policy for Reception to Year 6 2024-25
Admissions Policy for Nursery 2024-25
Certificate of Religious Practice 2024-25 – 4 points
Documentation for 2023/24 Entry
Nursery & Reception CRP 2023-24
Supplementary Information Form – Reception 2023/24 and Continued Interest
Nursery Application Form for 2023/24
Policy – Continued Interest 2023-24
Appeals for 2023-24
If your child applied to Hertsmere Jewish Primary School or our Nursery, but was not offered a place, you have a right to appeal this decision to an independent appeal panel. The appeals timetable depends on the type of application:
| Year Group | Type of Application | Date of notification whether a place is allocated | Deadline to submit appeal | Appeal hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | On time application for September 2023 | During the week commencing 6 February 2023 | 4pm on 20 March 2023 | Between 17 April and 7 June 2023 |
| Reception | On time application for September 2023 | 17 April 2023 | 4pm on 17 May 2023 | Between 13 June and 20 July 2023 |
| Nursery or Reception | Late application for September 2023 | February 2023 for Nursery May or June 2023 for Reception | Within 20 school days after notification that the application was unsuccessful | Within 60 school days after notification that the application was unsuccessful or within 30 school days after the appeal is submitted, whichever is the later |
| Any | In-year application | Within 15 school days after application | Within 20 school days after notification that the application was unsuccessful | Within 30 school days after the appeal is submitted |
If you submit an appeal after the relevant deadline, it will still be scheduled, but it may be heard at a later date than appeals that were submitted on time, which may put you at a disadvantage. We will endeavour to hold these appeals within 40 school days after the appeal is lodged.
Appellants will be notified of their hearing date at least 10 school days before the hearing.
If you have any queries regarding the admissions process please email us at admissions@hjps.herts.sch.uk.
