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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 2026 applications:
Open evening - Wednesday 17 September 2025. Headteacher speech at 5:45pm and 6:45pm (doors open at 5:30pm and will close at 8:00pm)
Technology Aptitude Test - Tuesday 07 October 2025 (deadline for applications 01 October)
Supplementary information form for 2026 entry (to be completed by all prospective students, in addition to applying through Hertfordshire County Council).
Important Links
New Student Registration Form for September 2026Supplementary Information Form (SIF) for September 2026
Letters and Information
Important Transition Dates
Date | Event |
Wednesday 17 September 2025 | Open Evening 5:30pm (Headteacher speeces at 5:45pm & 6:45pm) |
31 October 2025 | Deadline to apply for a school place |
2 March 2026 | National Allocation Day |
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.
School | Date |
Any | Monday 29 September & Monday 6 October |
Roselands | Tuesday 30 September & Tuesday 7 October |
Forres | Wednesday 1 October & Wednesday 8 October |
Cranbourne | Thursday 2 October & Thursday 9 October |
St Catherine’s and Westfield | Friday 3 October |
Please email admissions@johnwarner.herts.sch.uk to book your place on one of our tours.