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 2025 for children born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021.

1st November 2024: Online application for Reception places opens 

15th January 2025: Online application for Reception places closes

3rd February 2025: 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.

16th April 2025: Allocation of places made 

2ns May 2025: Deadline for accepting places 

12th -16th May 2025: First continuing interest round 

16th -20th June 2025: Second continuing interest round