Important Transition Information 

We hold an Open Evening every September - a great opportunity to have a look around the Academy and speak to teaching staff and current students. 

For any enquiries regarding our Open Evenings please email eleigh@theaxholmeacademy.com (Transition Lead)

Open Evening and Mornings 2026

Current Year 5 and Year 6 pupils are welcome on the following dates: 
Open Evening: Wednesday 23rd September (Time: 6pm - 8pm) - no booking required.
Open Mornings: 28th & 29th September (Time: 9am - 11.30am) BOOKING IS REQUIRED.

To book your place on one of our open mornings, please contact our admin team on 01724 710368 or email admin@theaxholmeacademy.com   

Additional transition information

Transport - Transport routes can be found here: https://www.theaxholmeacademy.com/page/?title=Transport&pid=152 - Bus passes are not required for transition days but will need to be ordered prior to September.

Free School Meals

Key Points:

• Transitional Protection:

  For those who became eligible for free school meals between April 1, 2018, and March 31, 2025, eligibility will continue until the end of their current phase of education (primary or secondary) as of March 31, 2025. 

• New Claims:

  From April 1, 2025, any new claims for free school meals will be assessed based on the new eligibility criteria, which will be fully implemented from September 2026.  Apply here: https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/schools-libraries-and-learning/school-food-and-free-school-meals/

More information can be found here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68416b27578282a4b102c065/Free_school_meals_-_guidance_for_local_authorities__maintained_schools__academies_and_free_schools.pdf

Miss Leigh (Transition Lead)

Documents and Letters (pdf)

• SCHOOL MAP
• Parent Carer Academy Email - Help Guide
• Parent Carer SIMS Parent App - Help Guide