Primary Transition


 

Year 6 Transition September 2026 

We recognise that the move from primary school to secondary school is a big one – often for parents and carers as much as for the pupils.  

Our extensive transition programme allows us to make the process a positive and exciting experience for our pupils. We will do all we can to allow Year 6 pupils to gain a real insight into being a Houstone School pupil before they join us in September.  

Our positive links with primary schools in the local area and beyond allow us to create a seamless transition for your child ensuring that pupils entering Year 7 settle in quickly and with ease. 

Please ensure that you keep up to date with all our parent and carer communication via our website. Click here for our latest newsletters and End of Year Arrangements letter with important information. 

 

Please see below for our Transition Booklet with lots of helpful information. 

Transition Booklet 2025 - 2026

Date Monday 1st September - Friday 5th September 
Tuesday 1st September 2026 Staff INSET
Wednesday 2nd September 2026 Staff INSET
Thursday 3rd September 2026 Year 7's only
Friday 4th September 2026 Year 7's only
Monday 7th September 2026 Year 7's only

Years 8,9,10 and 11 Arrival Times - Tuesday 8th September 2026

We welcome back years 8, 9, 10 and 11 on Tuesday 8th September. We will stagger the start of the arrival time as follows

Start Time Year Group
8:25am Years 7 and 11
9:15am Year 10
9:45am Year 9
10:15am Year 8