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Transition
The transition from primary to secondary school is an important milestone for children and their families.
At St Thomas More, we pride ourselves on providing new pupils, parents and carers with a smooth and extensive transition programme which ensures our new Year 7s arrive in September excited about the next chapter of their education.
Our transition programme begins the moment your child is offered a place at the school and provides many opportunities for them to develop new friendships, improve their confidence, and get used to their new school environment.
What can you expect?
Parent and Pupil Guides
Our September 2026 New Pupil Guide is coming soon. You can read our current Year 7 Guide here:
April 2026: Parent and pupil guides emailed to families
19th May 2026 - New Year 7 Teambuilding Afternoon 4-5pm
Pupils will have the chance to make new friends, participate in fun activities and meet our fantastic staff before the Induction Day in July.
13th June 2026 - CATS testing morning (further information will be sent to parents)
June - Primary School Visits
Our experienced team of staff visit local primary schools across June and July to meet our new pupils in their own environment. This is an excellent opportunity for us to find out more about your child so that we can personalise their experience at St Thomas More.
2nd July 2026 - Induction Day
Pupils are invited back into school for a full day where they will meet their form tutor, get to know their new teachers, and form further friendships through various activities.
20th July for one week - Summer School
Summer school operates in the first week of the summer holidays from 9am until 2pm every day. Summer school will include workshops and activities to support the step up to secondary school learning.
September and beyond
Your child’s first day of school is for Year 7 only, providing them with another chance to settle into their new school environment. Transition doesn’t then end in September. Throughout their time with us, they will be supported every step of the way.
Please have a look at this video which answers some questions Year 6 pupils have about secondary school:
St Thomas More Y6 questions answered
We look forward to seeing your child flourish over their 7-year journey with us.