Admissions at The Priory School Hitchin
Everything you need to know about joining our school community.
Explore our admissions information, discover the school and find the right next step for your family.
Welcome to The Priory School Hitchin
The Priory School is an oversubscribed 11–18 co-educational school that serves its local community. Hertfordshire Local Authority manages the transfer and entry. For details of both regular and in-year admissions, please see the information below and follow the links.
Need further information?
Contact Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) Children’s Services on 0300 123 4043.
Applicants for September 2027
Open Evening
Thursday 1 October 2026
17:45–20:30
Headteacher presentations will take place at:
- 18:00
- 18:50
- 19:40
No booking required
Guided School Tours
Monday 5 – Friday 9 October 2026
Guided tours will take place during the school day. Families should book one ticket per family through the school website.
Tickets are now available to apply for. Please order one ticket per family.
Questions about admissions?
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact admissions@priory.herts.sch.uk.
We will visit all new starters in their primary setting in May and June, and parents will be invited into the school in July for the county-wide transition day.
The Hertfordshire School Directory, containing information on all local schools, can be found at Hertfordshire Schools Directory.
Further Admissions Information
In-Year Admissions
All local authorities have a statutory duty to coordinate all in-year admissions for maintained schools and academies. Applications for, and allocations of, in-year places must be made via a child’s home local authority.
Parents living in Hertfordshire who wish to make an in-year application must apply online to HCC rather than applying directly to schools.
A paper application form can be requested from the Children, Schools and Families Customer Service Centre on 0300 123 4043.
Appeals
Parents wishing to appeal at transfer time should follow the relevant process for their application.
Parents who applied online should log into their application and select ‘register an appeal’. Those who did not apply online should contact the Children, Schools and Families Customer Service Centre on 0300 123 4043 to request an appeal pack.
Sixth Form Admissions
Find out more about joining our Sixth Form and the opportunities available to post-16 students.
Admissions Policy
Our current Admissions Policy is available through the school’s policies page.
Further Information
If you have any questions about admissions, please contact the school or Hertfordshire County Council using the information provided above.
