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Year 6 Transition
Transition Timeline: Key Dates
| Dates | Activity |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | Transition journey starts – Open Evenings and discussions about choosing a secondary school. |
| 31st October 2024 | Deadline for parents to select a secondary school |
| 3rd March 2025 | National Offer Day – parents receive their school placements. |
| 17th March 2025 | Deadline for parents to confirm their school offer. |
| April – June 2025 | Oakbank visits primary schools to get to know students and support their transition. |
| 26th June 2025 | Induction Day at Oakbank – students experience their new school environment |
| Summer 2025 | Preparing for September – final transition steps and key information for families. |
Oakbank Year 6 -7 Transition Timeline
New to Year 7 in September 2025
Thank you for choosing Oakbank School for your child. We are very much looking forward to welcoming you to our school community in September 2025.
We know that the transition from Year 6 to Year 7 brings huge change for students and their families. We are committed to building a positive relationship with you, to ensure a smooth and successful start to this next stage of your child’s educational journey. This includes providing a well-planned transition over the summer term, the details of which we will be sharing soon.
In the meantime you can find lots of helpful advice for both parents and students via the link below.
BBC Bitesize: Starting secondary school, advice and helpful tips
