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What can I expect from my school transition?

Year 5  

July 

  • Applications open in July. In 2025, applications will open 11 July – but don’t worry! It isn’t first come, first served…so take your time to make your decision 

August 

  • Enjoy your summer break!  
  • You can use some time to look at the secondary school websites.  

Year 6  

September  

  • Secondary school open days, open evenings and tours 
  • Talk to your parents / carers about your thoughts and feelings when you visit the secondary schools 
  • Some schools may have places available for students for talents such as sport, music and art. Your parents / carers may need to send off an extra form. 

October  

  • Application deadline 31st October 
  • Make sure your parents / carers send off your application before the deadline 

March 

  • You will find out your new school on 1st March 
  • Your parents / carers can follow the appeals process if they would like you to go to a different school instead 

May 

  • Good luck for your SATs exams 

June 

  • Your secondary school will visit you at your primary school 
  • Your secondary school will speak to your teachers to make sure they know you well 

July 

  • Secondary school transition days – you will spend a few days visiting your new school 

August 

  • Enjoy your summer break! 
  • Read through the information your secondary school has given you to help you be prepared for your first day 
  • Some secondary schools may have a summer school to help you settle in 

Year 7 

September 

  • Your first day at Secondary school 
  • Remember that all of Year 7 are new too – ask for help if you need it. 

Enjoy your Year 7 experience!

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