Transition Information

Making the move to secondary school can be a daunting experience for many of our youngsters. We have developed our transition programme around the need to support all involved, not only students but their families too.

  • We visit many of our feeder primary schools to introduce ourselves which helps students to develop familiarity and recognise friendly faces.
  • We offer lots of chances for students to visit us and experience fun sessions on our site, such as special treasures hunts and a Macbeth taster.
  • Come and ‘see us in action’ to help students prepare for the step up from primary school.
  • Join us for our transition days in July – students get to meet new friends which eases any anticipation and worry.

Secondary schools in Halton Local Authority time their transition days together and these usually fall in the first week of July. Pupils who have secured a place with us should arrive with us in their usual primary school uniform. You will be told if they need to pack a PE kit before the day.

If you have any specific queries about our transition, please email [email protected]

Year 6 into 7 student guideDownload
Year 7 Parent newsletterDownload
Transition – Letter to StudentsDownload

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Transition Event 2024Download

Transition Activity Camps at Sandymoor Ormiston Academy have been developed to support children in their final months of year six before transitioning to year seven.

Gaining an insight to the school and experiencing typical student activities enables children to make a seamless transition to Sandymoor Ormiston Academy.

Camp activities will include; multi sports, workshops on mental health, resilience, team building activities and Q&A with existing students to find out what life is like at Sandymoor Academy.

For more information / activities- please see the Sean Bailey Wellness website.