The Senior Tutor at the Academy is responsible for ensuring that every student is able to enjoy a successful transition into secondary education. They will:

• Liase with primary schools for key information
• Conduct school visits to meet prospective students and answer their questions
• Invite families in for informal meetings and tours where relevant or requested
• Plan transition events/days
• Keep parents informed of next steps in preparation for September

To continue to aid transition, from September the Year 7 curriculum has embedded opportunities for students to explore friendships, emotional wellbeing in response to change, and to develop and express interests. Students may also have access to peer-to-peer support through a purposefully planned buddy system.

Below you can find the key dates for the 2026-2027 cohort:

What is it?	When?	Who attends?
Welcome to Quest Induction Evening Taking place in the Main Hall, this will include a presentation about the induction process, what to expect and how the Academy’s pastoral system is organised. This will also outline our plans for Induction Day and there will be a Q&A session at the end.	Wednesday 24th June 2026	Parents and students
Induction Day Students will attend the Academy for a day to experience taster lessons, meet their tutors and teachers, meet their peers, and get to know the Academy. There will also be an opportunity for house competitions and certificates.	Friday 3rd July 2026	Students
CAT4 Testing The Cognitive Ability Test is used to predict student success through the evaluation of verbal, non-verbal, mathematical, and spatial reasoning.	Thursday 27th and Friday 28th August 2026	Students are required to attend one of the two days.
First Day of School Year 7 students will attend a day earlier than the rest of the school (alongside year 12) where they will attend assemblies, have tours of the Academy, have their photos taken, spend time with their new form tutor and take part in some lessons.	Tuesday 1st September 2026	Students

*Please ensure parents and carers are checking emails regularly as our primary means of communication is via email.*

For queries related to Year 7 transition process please email: [email protected].