Question 1

Is Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The most recent Ofsted inspection (21–22 January 2025, published March 2025) graded Quality of Education Good, Behaviour and Attitudes Good, Personal Development Outstanding, Leadership and Management Good, and Early Years Provision Good, with safeguarding arrangements described as effective.

Question 2

What are the fees at Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded school with no tuition fees. Families should expect normal school costs such as uniform, trips, and optional clubs.

Question 3

When is the Reception application deadline for 2027 entry?

Accepted Answer

For September 2027 entry, applications open on 2 November 2026 and close on 15 January 2027, with offers issued on 16 April 2027 through Hertfordshire’s coordinated admissions process.

Question 4

How does Nursery admission work for September 2026?

Accepted Answer

For Reception entry in September 2027 in Hertfordshire, applications close on 15 January 2027, with offers issued on 16 April 2027. Nursery places do not guarantee Reception places.

Question 5

Does the school offer before and after-school care?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school refers to its wraparound provision as Treetops and publishes that the gate for wraparound can be open from 7.30am. Families should confirm current availability and booking arrangements directly with the school.

Question 6

How oversubscribed is Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School?

Accepted Answer

For the published primary entry route dataset provided, there were 165 applications for 59 offers, which is around 2.8 applications per place. First preference demand also exceeded available offers (proportion 1.11).

Question 7

What time does the school day start and finish?

Accepted Answer

The school publishes that Key Stage 1 children are taken into class at 8.50am, Reception starts at 8.50am, and Nursery starts at 8.40am. The end of the day is 3.10pm for most pupils, while Nursery finish varies by attendance pattern (2.40pm or 3.20pm).

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