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Nursery at Hertsmere Jewish Primary School
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Play, early reading and learning to share give HJPS Nursery its character. This is Hertsmere Jewish Primary School’s own state-funded nursery in Radlett, offering education from age three within a school that describes a commitment to the practice of modern orthodox Judaism. For 2027/28, it admits up to 35 children each September.
Nursery occupies the same building as the primary departments, rather than a separate site. Ofsted graded the school’s early years provision Good at the inspection on 5 and 6 March 2024. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating.
Play is a route into learning here. In March 2024, early years children developed independence alongside beginning mathematics and reading through play. For parents, that means the learning extends beyond reading skills to doing things for themselves.
Phonics begins from the start of early years. At the March 2024 inspection, newer curricula in a few subjects across the school, including reading, were accompanied by uneven teaching expertise. The school was asked to give staff guidance and support to put these curricula into practice and assess whether the changes worked. Adults use questions to spark children’s curiosity, and the youngest children persist with difficult tasks. These are useful foundations for a child learning to try again rather than abandon something challenging.
Social learning has equal practical relevance. In March 2024, children in early years practised sharing resources and waiting for their turn. Good manners were taught from early years too, giving children concrete ways to manage being part of a group.
Each child in the Early Years Foundation Stage has an assigned key person. Joining and changing classes are supported through a school transition programme, tailored to the child’s development, age and needs. Possible elements include visits to become familiar with the setting, a transition booklet and contact before starting.
The school’s Inclusion Team coordinates specialist support from external agencies. Help may involve adapted materials, extra resources or a personalised Learning Profile, with advice sought from Speech & Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists and Occupational Therapy. Parents of children receiving SEN support meet staff termly to agree goals and review progress. This gives families a regular opportunity to discuss whether support is helping.
Physical access includes playground ramps and a lift serving the first floor. Additional support. In March 2024, some extra help across the school lacked a precise match to pupils’ learning needs. Families whose child needs support should discuss specific goals and how progress will be reviewed.
The school lunch service is supplied by Lunchtime Co. Choices include sandwiches, salad, jacket potatoes and meat meals, with pizza and schnitzel among menu favourites. Ask the school about meal arrangements for nursery children.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee Reception entry. Families must apply separately. For September 2027 entry, the deadline is 15 January 2027: apply to the home local authority using its Common Application Form and send the school a Supplementary Information Form. Priority applicants also need a Certificate of Religious Practice (CRP) showing at least 4 points.
There is conditional priority for children attending state-funded HJPS Nursery at the application deadline who submit that CRP. It comes after looked-after and previously looked-after children, and qualifying siblings. Nursery priority and all higher categories, including children with an EHCP, are limited to 45 admissions combined; if higher categories account for more than 45, nobody enters through nursery priority. Attendance alone is therefore insufficient.
For nursery enquiries, email admissions@hjps.herts.sch.uk. A school tour can be requested through the contact form. The school is on Watling Street, Radlett, WD7 7LQ.
Collection arrangements require advance communication. Tell staff who will collect if the usual authorised adult cannot come, and notify them if collection is delayed. Children leave only with an adult recorded in their registration details or file. Depending on circumstances, extra staff time following an uncollected-child incident may be charged; ask the school for current charges.
Nursery education is offered from age three.
For 2027/28, the nursery admits up to 35 children each September.
No. Reception requires a separate application. For 2027/28, HJPS Nursery attendance can confer conditional priority with a CRP showing at least 4 points, subject to the combined limit of 45 admissions across that category and higher categories.
Each EYFS child has a key person. The school’s transition programme may include familiarisation visits, a booklet and contact before starting, depending on the child’s needs, age and development.
Contact the Inclusion Team at inclusion@hjps.jcat.co.uk or speak to the child’s teacher. Parents of children receiving SEN support have termly meetings to discuss goals and progress.
