Question 1

Is Tannery Drift School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The March 2025 Ofsted inspection graded Quality of Education as Good, Behaviour and Attitudes as Outstanding, Personal Development as Outstanding, Leadership and Management as Good, and Early Years as Good. The school is a first school (ages 3 to 9), so parents often focus on early reading, routines, wellbeing, and transition readiness at the end of Year 4.

Question 2

What are the fees at Tannery Drift School?

Accepted Answer

Tannery Drift School is a state school, there are no tuition fees. Families should budget for typical extras such as uniform, trips, and optional wraparound care where applicable.

Question 3

When is the deadline for Reception applications for September 2027?

Accepted Answer

Hertfordshire County Council’s primary admissions timetable lists 2 November 2026 as the opening date and 15 January 2027 as the on-time deadline for September 2027 entry, with allocations on 16 April 2027 and acceptances due by 23 April 2027.

Question 4

Is Tannery Drift School oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The provided admissions dataset shows 154 applications for 60 offers for the Reception route, indicating demand above supply and a competitive allocation process.

Question 5

Does Tannery Drift School offer before and after-school childcare?

Accepted Answer

The school publishes Breakfast Club and After School Club provision, including operating times and per-session charges. Availability and booking arrangements can vary, so parents should check the current wraparound care information directly with the school.

Question 6

What clubs are available at Tannery Drift School?

Accepted Answer

Clubs vary termly. The school lists recent examples including Tennis, Drama, Computing, French, Sewing, Sketch Book, Sports Leaders, Games and Puzzles, and Just Dance.

Question 7

Where do children go after Year 4?

Accepted Answer

As a first school, pupils typically move on at the end of Year 4 (age 9) into Year 5 provision in the local three-tier structure. Local Year 5 admissions routes, such as those published by King James Academy Royston, are coordinated via the local authority.

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