Admissions Information

Thank you for considering our school for your child. At St Mary’s CE High School you will always find a welcome that is built on a strong Christian ethos and excellent relationships between adults and students.

We are a happy and inclusive school – in January 2020 the SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) inspection said St Mary’s is ‘An exceptionally inclusive and caring community’. Central to our success is an ethos where we all work together and where individual skills, talents and cultural heritage are respected and valued; where students say they feel very safe and well cared for and where they enjoy their learning.

At St Mary’s we pride ourselves on the very highest standards for everyone in the community. Our work, and the achievements of our students, are regularly recognised as being outstanding and reflecting excellent practice.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family to the school and sharing an exciting future together.

The Governors welcome applications from students of any faith or none and families do not have to attend church to qualify for a place at the school.

Secondary Transfer Year 6 into Year 7

Parents/carers wishing to apply for a place at St Mary’s CE High School should be supportive of the Christian ethos of the school and will need to complete a Hertfordshire County Council form (please click here) together with a school Supplementary Information Form (referred to as a SIF).

The completed SIF must be used for Secondary Transfer applications only and should be sent directly to the school, marked for the attention of the Admissions Officer.

2025/2026 SMHS Determined Admissions Policy

2025/2026 SMHS Determined Transition Supplementary Info Form

2024/2025 SMHS Determined Admissions Policy

2024/2025 SMHS Determined Transition Supplementary Info Form

In-Year Admission

(Admission to any year group at any time of the year)

In-Year applications should be made via the Hertfordshire County Council Admissions Team, who will advise the school of the application. The School will then contact the applicant directly to discuss the application. If an application is unsuccessful this will be notified to the applicant and the Local Authority, along with information on how to appeal online at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/schoolappeals.