At Homerswood Primary and Nursery School, we pride ourselves on being a warm, welcoming and family-friendly school. Since opening our doors in April 1963, we’ve built a strong reputation for providing a nurturing environment where children love to learn and grow.

Nestled in beautiful surroundings on the northern edge of Welwyn Garden City, Homerswood offers a calm, spacious setting for children to thrive. We are a one-form entry school with eight classes, including our vibrant Nursery, and we can accommodate up to 236 pupils from ages 3 to 11.

School Day and Wraparound Care

At Homerswood Primary & Nursery School, we provide a structured and engaging school day that supports children's learning, wellbeing and personal development.

Reception to Year 6

The school day for pupils in Reception through to Year 6 runs from 8:50am to 3:20pm, with a soft start allowing children to arrive between 8:35am and 8:50am. This provides a calm and positive start to the day, giving children time to settle into their classrooms and prepare for learning.

During the day, children benefit from:

• A 15-minute morning break
• A 60-minute lunchtime break

This equates to 32.5 hours per week, in line with Department for Education expectations.

Pre-School and Nursery Provision

Our Pre-School (for children aged 2 years and above) and Nursery (for children aged 3-4 years) provide a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn through play, develop independence and build the foundations for future success.

We offer the following session times to support families:

• Morning Session: 8:45am - 11:45am
• Lunchtime Provision: 11:45am - 12:15pm
• Afternoon Session: 12:15pm - 3:15pm

Children may attend each morning and afternoon sessions, with the option to stay for lunch, enabling a full day of high-quality early years education and care.

Our experienced Early Years team is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued and encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning.

Breakfast and After-School Club

We understand the importance of flexibility for modern families. To support working parents and carers, we offer a comprehensive wraparound care provision through our Breakfast Club and After-School Club.

Available to children from Pre-School through to Year 6, our wraparound care operates from 7:30am to 6:00pm, providing a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment before and after the school day. Children can take part in a range of activities, socialise with friends and enjoy a relaxed start or end to their day under the supervision of our experienced staff.

Together, our school day and wraparound provision offer families flexible, childcare and education from 7:30am to 6:00pm.

Inside our school, you’ll find bright, airy classrooms with a cloakroom and two toilets in each, a large multi-use hall, and plenty of outdoor space to explore; including two playgrounds, two woodland areas, and a large playing field. We have a chromebook for each child in the classrooms for the children to access their learning in another way and conduct research when they need. Our facilities are designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and active learning every day.

At Homerswood, we’re more than just a school, we are a close-knit community. We offer a rich programme of extracurricular clubs and special events, including our popular family groups like FUDGE (Fathers, Uncles, Dads, Grandads, etc.) and GLAM (Grandmas, Ladies, Aunts, Mothers). We work closely with the Friends of Homerswood (FOH) who arrange many successful events throughout the year to raise funds for the children.

We would love to welcome you to Homerswood and show you everything our wonderful school has to offer. Come and see for yourself why so many families choose to start their learning journey with us!