OPEN DAYS
PROSPECTIVE PARENTS RECEPTION PLACE 2026
The deadline to apply for a Reception place 2026 is 15th January 2026.
We have now completed our Open Days for Reception children 2026, however if you would like a tour of the school we are more than happy to arrange a visit at a time and date that suits you.
Contact our school office on 01707 339079 or email admin@swallowdell.herts.sch.uk.
PROSPECTIVE NURSERY PARENTS 2026
Our Nursery Open Day for a Nursery place 2026, will take place on Thursday 22nd January 2026.
Book today: Nursery Open Morning Booking Form
If you are unable to make this date, we would be happy to arrange a a visit on a day that suits you, contact our school office.
Prospective Parents
Welcome to Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School website, and thank you for your interest in our school. I hope this website will answer many of your questions about who we are and what we do. We would warmly welcome and encourage visits to the school.
Swallow Dell is a popular school in the heart of Welwyn Garden City. We aim to provide all children with a broad and balanced, high quality education so that they can achieve their full potential, be confident and become independent individuals.
We encourage children to work to achieve the highest standards of which they are capable across all aspects of the curriculum. We value the support of parents and carers. The staff and Governors are keen to work in partnership with you.
Admissions
Admissions to the school are governed by the Admissions Policy of Hertfordshire Education Authority and are processed by the authority. The school’s admission limit (PAN) is 60 children per year group with the exception of Nursery where the admission limit is 30.
Details of the current admissions policy are sent to parents by the Education Authority in the Autumn or Spring term of the academic year prior to the due admission date. You will be asked to complete the form online by the designated dates.
For all application information including booklets, guidance and current admission arrangements please access the links below:
Herts Direct – School Admissions
For information on admissions appeals:
