This Open Days & Open Events guide 2026-2027 is proudly sponsored by One2One Recording, helping local families discover the right opportunities for their children in and around Harpenden.

Below you will find details of local nursery, primary, secondary, sixth form and independent school open days over the coming months.  These are listed in alphabetical order.  If you have missed any of the open days or in cases where no public open day has been organised by the school we would suggest contacting the school directly to arrange a visit.

We do our best to ensure dates, timings and details are accurate.  However from time to time details change. To avoid unnecessary disappointment we recommend contacting the school/nursery or checking their website to double check the details and confirm attendance before setting off.

You can access all the information you need about the state school applications process on the Herts County Council website. Independent schools will run their own admissions processes and you should visit the school websites for further details. 

Jump to:
Nursery Schools (Local Authority)
Primary Schools
Secondary Schools
Sixth Form
University Technical Colleges (for entry in Y10 & Y12)
Independent Schools (Pre-prep, Prep, Senior & Sixth Form) 
Further Education (16+)
Special Educational Needs Schools

Local Authority Nursery Schools Open Days (alphabetical order)

Unlike schools, applying for a Local Authority Nursery School place is not a centralised process run by Herts County Council.  You must apply directly to each school.  Not all of the nursery schools run dedicated open days.  Those who do will hold them during Spring term.  Others will be happy to arrange a visit for you.

Most of the schools are now offering up to 30 hours of childcare in some form and this will be free for those eligible for the Government's 30 hours free childcare scheme.  The format of the offering and number of places available varies by school and each has it's own eligibility criteria so you should discuss this option with each school.

Dates of the application process may vary by school. Please check their website for details.

Batford Nursery, Harpenden
Please telephone 01582 713872 to book a tour.   
www.batfordnursery.herts.sch.uk

Beech Hyde Nursery, Wheathampstead
Please contact the school office to book your place - 01582 832661 / admin@beechhyde.aetrust.uk.
www.beechhyde.herts.sch.uk

Kimpton Nursery
To arrange a school tour for Nursery please contact the school office - 01438 832394
www.kimpton.herts.sch.uk

Markyate Village Nursery
Please contact the school office via admin@markyate.herts.sch.uk to book
www.markyate.herts.sch.uk 

Redbourn Nursery
To book a place, please contact the School Office on 01582 792341.
www.redbournprimary.co.uk

Roundwood Nursery, Harpenden
Visit the website and complete the form to book.
www.roundwoodprimary.herts.sch.uk

St Dominic Nursery, Harpenden
Please contact the school office on 01582 760047, for more information or to book a place on the tours.
www.stdominic.herts.sch.uk

The Grove Nursery School, Harpenden
Visit the school website and complete the form for the morning you would like to attend.
www.groveinfants.co.uk

The Lea Nursery, Harpenden
Please contact the school for more information about booking a place.
lea-pri.herts.sch.uk

Wood End Nursery, Harpenden
Contact 01582 761636 to book.
www.woodend.herts.sch.uk

Primary Schools Open Days (alphabetical order)

Most Primary Schools now hold formal open events during school hours for prospective parents, typically in late Autumn term and early Winter term.  Booking your place is usually required as the schools can only accommodate a limited number of parents at each event.  Where no dates have been specified schools are usually happy to arrange a visit for you.

Beech Hyde Primary School, Wheathampstead
Call or email the school office on 01582 832661 /admin@beechhyde.aetrust.uk to book a place or to organise a bespoke tour.
www.beechhyde.herts.sch.uk

Crabtree Infants' & Junior School, Harpenden
Friday 13 November - 9.15am - 10.15am or 10.30am - 11.30am
Friday 20 November - 9.15am - 10.15am or 10.30am - 11.30am
Wednesday 25 November - 9.15am - 10.15am or 10.30am - 11.30am
Visit the website and complete the online form to book your place.
www.crabtreeschools.org

Harpenden Academy
Visit the website and complete the form to book your place.
www.harpendenacademy.org

High Beeches School, Harpenden
Visit the website and book your place using online form.
www.highbeeches.herts.sch.uk

Kimpton Primary School
To arrange a school tour for Reception please contact the school office - 01438 832394
www.kimpton.herts.sch.uk

Markyate Village School
Please contact the school office via admin@markyate.herts.sch.uk to book
www.markyate.herts.sch.uk 

Manland Primary School, Harpenden
Visit the website and complete the form to book.
www.manland.herts.sch.uk

Redbourn Primary School
To book a place, please contact the School Office on 01582 792341.
www.redbournprimary.co.uk

Roundwood Primary School, Harpenden
Visit the website and complete the form to book.
www.roundwoodprimary.herts.sch.uk

Sauncey Wood School, Harpenden
Please call the school office to book your place - 01582 621514
www.saunceywood.herts.sch.uk

St Dominic RC School, Harpenden
Contact the school  office on 01582 760047 or email Admissions at admissions@stdominic.herts.sch.uk to book
www.stdominic.herts.sch.uk

St Helen’s CofE School, Wheathampstead
Contact 01582 832106 or at admin@sthelens.herts.sch.uk  to book
www.sthelens.herts.sch.uk

St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School, Harpenden
Please use the link on the website to book a place. 
stnicholasce.org

The Grove Infant and Nursery School, Harpenden
Visit the website and follow the link for the date you would like to book.
www.groveinfants.co.uk

The Grove Junior School, Harpenden
www.thegrovejunior.co.uk

The Lea Primary School, Harpenden
Follow the link on the website homepage to make your booking.
lea-pri.herts.sch.uk

Wood End School, Harpenden
Contact 01582 761636 to book
www.woodend.herts.sch.uk

Secondary School Open Evenings (alphabetical order)

Senior School open evenings take place in September/October, with informal tours available in autumn.  Booking is not usually required for the main Open Evenings, unless stated, but Headteachers' talks will often be ticketed in advance or on a first-come-first-serve basis on the night, and booking is likely to be required for daytime additional tours.  Visit the school websites for more information.

Beaumont School, St Albans
Wednesday 23rd September 2026, 5-8pm
www.beaumontschool.com

Katherine Warington School, Harpenden
Saturday 19th September 2026, 9am - 12.30pm
kwschool.co.uk

Loreto College, St Albans
Tuesday 29th September 2026, 4-7pm
www.loreto.herts.sch.uk

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans
Thursday 1st October 2026, Time TBC
nbs.herts.sch.uk

Roundwood Park School, Harpenden
Thursday 24th September 2026, 5.30 - 8.30pm. 
Tickets will be available via the website from 10th September.
Daytime tours will be held in October.
www.roundwoodpark.co.uk

Samuel Ryder Academy, St Albans
Thursday 24th September 2026, 5 - 8.30pm
www.samuelryderacademy.co.uk

Sandringham School, St Albans
www.sandringham.herts.sch.uk

Sir John Lawes School, Harpenden
Wednesday 30th September 2026. Time TBC
Please book on their website.
www.sjl.herts.sch.uk

St Albans Girls’ School, St Albans
Thursday 8th October 2026, 4-7pm
www.stags.herts.sch.uk

St George’s School, Harpenden
Friday 2nd October 2026, 5 - 8pm
www.stgeorges.herts.sch.uk

The Marlborough Science Academy, St Albans 
Thursday 17th September 2026, 5.45 - 8.45pm.
www.themarlboroughscienceacademy.co.uk

Townsend Church of England School, St Albans
Wednesday 16th September 2026, 5.30 - 8.45pm
www.townsend.herts.sch.uk

Verulam School, St Albans
Tuesday 22nd September 2026,  5 - 8pm
Headteacher's talks at 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm - pre-book via the website
Open morning tours: 24th, 25th, 28th & 29th September 2026 at 9am - book via the website
www.verulamschool.co.uk

Sixth Form Events (alphabetical order)

Sixth Form Events take place any time from October to January and can be in the form of Open Mornings, Tours and Information Evenings. Booking is often  required so please check the websites for more information.  Where no open event is listed it may be possible to arrange an individual tour with the school. Applications are made to each Sixth Form individually and deadlines differ so check with each school you are interested in to ensure you get your application in on time.

Beaumont School, St Albans
www.beaumontschool.com

Katherine Warington School
kwschool.co.uk

Loreto College, St Albans
www.loreto.herts.sch.uk

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, St Albans
Sign up via the website.
nbs.herts.sch.uk

Roundwood Park School, Harpenden
www.roundwoodpark.co.uk

Samuel Ryder Academy, St Albans
www.samuelryderacademy.co.uk

Sandringham School, St Albans
www.sandringham.herts.sch.uk

Sir John Lawes School, Harpenden
www.sjl.herts.sch.uk

St Albans Girls’ School, St Albans
www.stags.herts.sch.uk

St George’s School, Harpenden
www.stgeorges.herts.sch.uk

The Marlborough Science Academy, St Albans
www.themarlboroughscienceacademy.co.uk

Townsend Church of England School, St Albans
www.townsend.herts.sch.uk

Verulam School, St Albans
www.verulamschool.co.uk

University Technical Colleges Information Events (for entry into Y10 and Y12)

Elstree Screen Arts, Borehamwood
Book a space at the Principal's talk via the website
esaacademy.org

Independent Schools Open Days (alphabetical order)

This section includes open days for Nurseries, Pre-Prep, Prep Senior and Sixth Form offered by Independent Schools. Independent schools typically hold a number of Open Days throughout the year and many will be happy to arrange individual visits.   Open events usually require you to register your attendance in advance. 

Abbots Hill School
Saturday 19 September 2026, 9.30-12.00pm
Sign up online.
https://www.abbotshill.herts.sch.uk/open-morning/

Aldwickbury School
Saturday 26 September 2026, 9.15-11.30am
Sign up online or call Admissions Team on 01582 713022 to book.
www.aldwickbury.org.uk

Beechwood Park School
Please register your attendance on the website.
www.beechwoodpark.com

Berkhamsted School
www.berkhamsted.com

Kingshott School
Visit the website to book a personal tour. 
www.kingshottschool.com

Lockers Park School
Visit the website to book a tour.
www.lockerspark.co.uk

Queenswood School
Visit the website to book
www.queenswood.org

St Albans High School for Girls
Please visit the website to book your place on one of these events or to book an individual tour.
www.stahs.org.uk

St Albans Independent College

Saturday 10th October 2026, 9.30-12.30.

Visit the website to book.

https://stalbanscollege.co.uk/open-mornings/

St Albans School
Visit the website to register to attend.
www.st-albans.herts.sch.uk

St Columba’s College
Saturday 26th September 2026, 9am-1pm - Whole School Open Morning
Please visit the website to book 
https://stcolumbascollege.org/visit-us/

St Hilda's School
Please visit the website or contact the admissions office on 01582 712307 or admissions@sthildasharpenden.co.uk to register to attend.
www.sthildasharpenden.co.uk

The King's School
Book via the website.
www.thekingsschool.com

Further Education 16+ (Not Sixth Form)

Oaklands College, St Albans Campus
Register via the website
www.oaklands.ac.uk

Oaklands College, Welwyn Campus
Register via the website
www.oaklands.ac.uk

West Herts College, Hemel Hempstead Campus
Register via the website
www.westherts.ac.uk

West Herts College, Watford Campus
Register via the website
www.westherts.ac.uk

Special Education Needs Schools Open Days

St Luke’s School
You are welcome to visit the school on one of their monthly Open Mornings. Please call 01582 626727 or email admin@stlukes.herts.sch.uk to reserve your place. 
www.stlukes.herts.sch.uk