Transition

At The John Wallis Church of England Academy, we are determined that all our children receive an excellent education which leads to real choices in life.

We offer our pupils and students an absolute commitment to excellence based on high-quality teaching and experiences beyond the classroom. As a Church of England Academy, we welcome those of all faiths and those with none, and we offer an all-through Academy experience from Nursery to Sixth Form.

Details of our open events and transition events can be found below. However, if you would like to view the Academy for consideration if your child is starting nursery, changing schools, or you are moving to the area, please do not hesitate to contact the office, who will arrange a bespoke tour.

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Year 6 Transition (for starting Year 7 in September 2026)

A warm welcome current and prospective Year 7 students and their parents/carers to The John Wallis Church of England Academy. 

The timeline below lists all of the events that will take place between now and September 2026, when your child starts at The John Wallis Church of England Academy.

The events are displayed chronologically. Please note that attendance at the Transition Evening and Tutor Evening are compulsory.

May / June 2026

-  Most Year 6 pupils will be visited by a member of the Academy at their Primary School.

-  Welcome evening (attendance is compulsory – Parents/Carers and Year 6 pupils to attend) on Wednesday 10th June 2026. This is a face-to-face event held on the school site. Time TBA.

July 2025

-  Transition days: Pupils will be invited to attend The John Wallis Church of England Academy for two days: Thursday 2nd July and Friday 3rd July from 8.45am until 2.30pm.

September / October 2025

-  Friday 4th September 2026: First day of term for Year 7 and Year 12 only.

-  October 2026: Meet the Tutor Evening – further details to follow.

 

WELCOME EVENING

Please be aware that it is expected that all children joining The John Wallis Church of England Academy in the new academic year will attend the Welcome Evening. The purpose of this evening is to give you and your child an opportunity to meet with key members of staff at The John Wallis Church of England Academy, ask any questions that you may have and discuss the school’s key expectations. There will be time available for a tour of the school for those that have not had the opportunity of seeing the facilities.

 

TRANSITION DAYS

Your child is invited to spend two days with us in July to gain a real experience of what life is like at The John Wallis Church of England Academy. This experience has three main aims:

1. Pupils will be able to navigate the school site by the end of the two days.

2. Pupils will have made new friends, so they will be socially happy when joining us in September.

3. To have met the pastoral team and a number of teachers so they will know how to gain adult support if and when required.

Please bring your child to the school’s main reception for 8.45am each morning, where they will be met by The John Wallis Academy staff.

The day will finish at 2.30pm, when pupils will be dismissed from the Runcie Playground. Any pupils wishing to wait for an older sibling will be able to wait in a supervised area until the end of the school day at 3.05pm.

Pupils need to:

-  Wear their full primary school uniform.

-  Bring a bag with their pencil case and drink. Please note that water is preferred and no fizzy or sport/ energy drinks are allowed on the school site.

-  Pupils will receive a free lunch but they are welcome to bring a packed lunch. 

* Additional support will be provided for those highlighted during communication with the primary schools.


Year 7 Pupil Transition VideoYear 7 Pupil Transition Booklet 2025-2026