Welcome to The John Warner School

At The John Warner School we are proud to be a school that has provided a first-rate education to young people in Hoddesdon since John Warner built a school for children of all classes and religious beliefs in 1841. We have worked tirelessly to build on this rich history to ignite a lifelong passion for learning, to discover and develop potential, allowing all to flourish in an ever-changing world.

That hasn’t, however, come without its challenges – and we are currently making important changes to ensure that we meet the high standards that we set ourselves.

We look forward to welcoming your child to our school community. The information on this page which will support the transition between primary school and secondary school. 

Key dates for September 2025 applications:

Open evening - Wednesday 18 September 2024. Headteacher speech at 5:45pm and 6:45pm (doors open at 5:30pm and will close at 8:00pm)

Technology Aptitude Test - Tuesday 08 October 2024 (deadline for applications 01 October)

Note for 2024/25 admissions - Danes Educational Trust has applied for and received permission from the Department for Education to reduce the published admissions number The John Warner School for September 2024 to 120.

Supplementary information form for 2025 entry (to be completed by all prospective students, in addition to applying through Hertfordshire County Council).

Important Links

Email Admissions

New Student Registration Form for September 2024Supplementary Information Form (SIF) for September 2025

Uniform & Equipment

Letters and Information

Pupil Premium Support Funding

Important Transition Dates

Open day tours

Our tours will take place between 08:50am and 09:30am and we ask parents/carers to only book on the designated days allotted to our main feeder primary schools.

Please email admissions@johnwarner.herts.sch.uk to book your place on one of our tours.

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