Year 7 Transition

We are delighted that you have chosen to join The Elms Academy.  We have worked closely with your primary schools to ensure that transition from Year 6 into Year 7 is as smooth and stress free as possible.  

The school web site has a wealth of important information about the academy.  At the top right hand corner of each page you'll find a PARENTS and STUDENTS portal.  For parents we've posted uniform, school day,  term dates, newsletters, the Parent Handbook and more. For students; Show My Homework, Hegarty Maths, the House System amongst other useful resources.  Please familiarise yourself with these areas of the web site along with checking this page for additional updated content.  

We recognise this next stage of your child's school career can be exciting but it can also create some anxiety for the family.  Rest assured, we will be on hand to support you every step of the way.

If you have any questions or concerns, or if we can assist you in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact our Admissions Officer,

Ms Samantha Bradley: sbradley@theelmsacademy.org.uk

Key Dates for families joining us in Year 7 in September 2025

New Year 7 Parent Coffee Morning - Thursday 3rd April (9.00am - 11.00am)

This morning starts from 9.00am and will provide an opportunity for you to meet staff and other parents, and to find out more about The Elms Academy experience. Tours of the Academy will also be available to book w/c 17th March for parents and students who have an offer from us. Please look out for more information in the welcome email that you will receive in early March.

Year 6 Interviews  – Monday 16^th June –  (From 4.00pm)

All students and families will be invited to transition interviews which are taking place on Monday 16^th June.  You and your child will have the opportunity to meet a member of the Key Stage 3 or Senior Leadership Team.   Colleagues from School Uniform Direct will also be on hand to meet with you and answer any questions you may have. 

Induction Day – Friday 20^th June – 9.00am – 3.00pm

This is for all Year 6 students joining us in September. Students should report to The Elms Academy at 9:00am and should wear their primary school uniform.  If they do not have their uniform, they should be dressed smartly. Students will attend taster lessons and experience something of secondary school learning. They will be given squash and biscuits at break as well as a free lunch. The day finishes at 3:00pm.

 Induction Evening (Parents & Students) – Tuesday 3^rd July – 5.00pm – 6.30pm

This evening starts at 5.00pm and will provide an opportunity for you to meet staff and other parents, and to find out more about The Elms Academy experience. You will be given all the information you will need about transition and have a chance to ask any questions.

The Elms Academy Summer Camp

Our free transition summer programme was highly successful last year.  Students enjoyed a range of sport, creative and academic activities, while making new friends, learning our routines and getting to know our staff. It enabled children who took part to feel prepared and look forward to September because they had already spent time at The Elms Academy.  Time and dates TBC 

First school day for Year 7 – Wednesday 3^rd September at 8.25am

Finally, the first day at The Elms Academy for the new Year 7 students will start at 8:25am on Wednesday 4^th September.  All of our students will attend an induction assembly to ensure that they are set up for success in their learning and behaviour and to make sure that they understand our expectations.