








WELCOME TO GARDEN FIELDS SCHOOL
I am delighted to introduce you to Garden Fields JMI School. This website has been prepared to provide parents and interested parties with an overview of information about Garden Fields’ organisation, curriculum and other statutory documents. It also will give you an insight into our ethos and values that flow throughout our school community.
At our school, we aim to develop our children not just academically, but also socially and morally. We provide a high level of pastoral care and a wide variety of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities which run in conjunction with our stimulating and exciting curriculum.
Garden Fields is now a two-form entry school just north of the city centre. Dating back to 1896 and our old home in Catherine Street, we are one of the oldest schools in St Albans. In the 1970’s we moved to our existing school site, with its fabulous grounds and teaching spaces which include: a large school field, a forest school area, outdoor theatre, library and five playgrounds. Additionally, we have our own breakfast and after school club, ‘The Hub’, which operates onsite.
The school is proud to be part of Alban Academies Trust (AAT), for more information about the Trust please visit albanacademiestrust.org.uk.
I would encourage you to explore the website further to gain a better understanding about life at Garden Fields and the many opportunities that our school offers its children.
Should you have any further queries or to book a visit to the school, please telephone or email the school office.
Paul Sutton, Headteacher

SCHOOL OPENING
Please visit our Return to School page to access our return to school page for information about procedures.
EYFS 2024 Admissions
If you have a child born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020 you will be looking for a place for them to start school in September 2024. You are very welcome to visit our school. Please click HERE for tour dates and how to book.
HOLIDAY CAMPS
We will post details of any half term camps at our school on this page.
PTA - Easy fundraising
Shopping online? Don’t forget you can raise money for our school every time you make a purchase through easyfundraising.org.uk. It won’t cost you a penny and all it means is an extra couple of clicks before you visit your normal online retailer in the usual way. Read more>>
TWITTER X HIGHLIGHTS
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More photos from Viking Day pic.twitter.com/hUQMnyDAEv
— Garden Fields JMI (@gfs_stalbans) November 3, 2023
Our Y4 and Y6 choir children had a wonderful time taking part in @sapsma Advent Carol Service in @StAlbansCath , it has started our Christmas season! pic.twitter.com/ur1j0tyDyV
— Garden Fields JMI (@gfs_stalbans) November 29, 2023
Garden Fields at the O2 Young voices concert! pic.twitter.com/De7KZ7FRXP
— Garden Fields JMI (@gfs_stalbans) January 24, 2023
Great to have The Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City and District of St. Albans, Councillor Anthony Rowlands visit and lead an assembly for our KS2 children. pic.twitter.com/N3Ut11fBFH
— Garden Fields JMI (@gfs_stalbans) November 27, 2023