Y6 Transition
Important transition information
We will create an Academy email address for all parents/carers who are joining us in September 2025. The details will be sent to the email address that was on your initial secondary school application very soon.
Within this Academy email account there are details regarding transition, transport, bus routes, Big Camp, free school meals, and much more.
If you have not yet received anything from us please get in touch as soon as possible on 01724 710368 or dpo@theaxholmeacademy.com.
2025 Transition days are as follows:
Whole Cohort
Monday 7th July
Tuesday 8th July
Additional Transition Days
Thursday 22nd May
Thursday 26th June
Welcome meeting for parents and carers - Tuesday 8th July
Our welcome event is from 3:30pm to 6pm.
Uniform Direct and Media & Mgmt Printing & Embroidery will be available from 3:30pm
The welcome meeting will start at 4:30pm.
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:
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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.
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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
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
Current Year 5 and Year 6 pupils are welcome on the following dates:
Open Evening: 24th September 2025 (Time: 6pm - 8pm) - no booking required.
Open Mornings: 29th & 30th September 2025 - (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
Miss Leigh (Transition Lead)
Please click here for the SEN section on our website
Documents and Letters (pdf)