Transition

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 2025, 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 October’s Tutor Evening are compulsory.

May / June 2025

-  Most Year 6 pupils will be visited by a member of The John Wallis Middle School Team at their primary school.

-  Welcome evening (attendance is compulsory – Parents/Carers and Year 6 pupils to attend) on Wednesday 11th June 2025. This is a face-to-face event held on the school site. Please see below for your allocated time.

July 2025

-  Transition days: Pupils will be invited to attend The John Wallis Church of England Academy for two days: Thursday 3rd July and Friday 4^th July from 8.45am until 2.30pm.

September / October 2025

-  Tuesday 2^rd September 2025: First day of term for Year 7 and Year 12 only.

-  Wednesday 15^th October 2025: 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 Booklet 2025-2026Year 7 Pupil Transition Booklet 2025-2026

Thinking About Secondary School for Your Child? 

We are excited to welcome new families into our vibrant, inclusive community. We are proud to be a Church of England Academy, serving children of all faiths and none, with our Christian values woven into the heart of everything we do. Come and experience our happy, welcoming environment, meet our dedicated staff, and see how we nurture every child to thrive.

We warmly invite prospective Year 7 students and their parents/carers to join us for the following open events:

• Opening Mornings: Monday 6th to Friday 10th October, and again on Monday 13th October, between 8:45am and 10:45am.
  
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• Open Evening: Thursday 2nd October, between 5:00pm and 8:00pm (Booking not required)

We look forward to sharing our Academy with you and your child.

Reception 2026 – A Warm Welcome Awaits at The John Wallis Church of England Academy 

Are you looking for a kind and caring school to nurture your child as they begin their journey in Reception?

At The John Wallis Church of England Academy, we welcome children of all faiths and those with none. Our inclusive, joyful environment is built on compassion, respect, and a deep commitment to helping every child thrive.

Meet our dedicated teachers
Explore our vibrant classrooms
See how we nurture every child’s potential

We warmly invite you and your child to join us for our upcoming Open Events — come and experience the heart of our school community:

• Open Morning - Monday 3rd November 2025 10:15am - 11:00am

• Open Evening - Tuesday 4th November 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Please book here

Come and experience the heart of our school community and see why we are the school of choice for so many of our local families.

If you are unable to make the open events, please do not hesitate to contact the office, who will arrange a bespoke tour with our Head Teacher Mrs McBeath