Question 1

Is Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The most recent Ofsted inspection (03 October 2023) judged the school Requires Improvement overall, with Good grades for Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development and Early Years Provision. Safeguarding arrangements were found to be effective.

Question 2

What are the fees at Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School?

Accepted Answer

It is a state-funded school with no tuition fees. Nursery includes a universal funded offer and additional funded hours may be available for eligible working families; the school also offers paid wraparound options such as breakfast and after-school care.

Question 3

How do I apply for Reception entry for September 2026?

Accepted Answer

Applications are made through Hertfordshire’s coordinated admissions process. For Reception entry in September 2027 in Hertfordshire, applications close on 15 January 2027, with offers issued on 16 April 2027. As a voluntary aided school, the school also requests a Supplementary Information Form.

Question 4

When are Nursery applications open for 2026 to 2027?

Accepted Answer

The school publishes a set timetable for Nursery 2026 to 2027: applications open 23 February 2026, close 27 March 2026 for on-time applications, offers are made 24 April 2026, and the acceptance deadline is 01 May 2026.

Question 5

Does the school offer breakfast and after-school care?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Breakfast provision is available from 7.30am, and the school’s after-school club runs from 3.00pm to 6.00pm on most term-time days (excluding the last day of each term).

Question 6

What clubs are available for pupils?

Accepted Answer

The school lists named clubs including French (Reception to Year 2), Boogaloo Boogie (Reception to Year 2), Street Dance (Reception to Year 2), Art Club (Years 1 and 2), and several sports options through Game On such as Mixed Football, Girls Football and Multi Sports.

Question 7

Who leads the school?

Accepted Answer

The school lists Mrs L Freeman as Head of School, and Ms R Roberts as Executive Head of the Castle Church of England Federation. The October 2023 inspection report notes the headteacher appointment date as 1 September 2022.

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