If you would like to apply for a place in Reception at our school please apply through the Admissions Department of Hertfordshire County Council 

We do not manage our own admissions or have any influence over who is, or is not, offered a place. Hertfordshire County Council's admission arrangements can be viewed here.

Information about Primary School admission appeal arrangements can be viewed here

We are always happy to talk to prospective parents and carers about admissions - please contact admin@bridgewater.herts.sch.uk  or call 01442 871231 with any queries.

If you would like to book a tour of the school please click on the below link:

Follow this link to watch a welcome video, including a virtual tour of Bridgewater.

Admissions information is available at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/admissions

60 Reception places are available for September 2026 for children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023.

Please be aware that these dates have not yet been confirmed by HCC. We are currently proceeding on the assumption that they will mirror those used for the 2026/27 academic year.

2nd November 2026: Online application for Reception places opens 

14th January 2027: Online application for Reception places closes

1st February 2027: Last date to submit written explanation for why an application was late, to enable the application to be considered as "on time" e.g. if you move house, this is the last date for you to provide evidence of your new address, for consideration as a "on time" application.

15th April 2027: Allocation of places made 

29th April 2027: Deadline for accepting places 

10th -14th May 2027: First continuing interest round 

14th -18th June 2027: Second continuing interest round