Year 7 Transition

Welcome to Ernest Bevin Academy

We are really looking forward to welcoming our new Green Ties and families this September! On this page you will find all the important information and key dates that you need for a successful start to secondary school.

If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to contact our Admissions Officer on admissions@ernestbevinacademy.org.uk.

We are proud of our school, new families and students are also most welcome to come and take a look around the school at any time - please email us on the address above to arrange a tour so you can see our school in action.

Transition Dates (2026-2027)

MARCH 2026
Year 6 Families Welcome Evening
– 11th March 2026

 

JUNE 2026
Year 6 Interviews – W/C 22nd June 2026


JULY 2026
Year 7 Parents’ information Evening – Wednesday 8th July (Time TBC)


SEPTEMBER 2026

Year 7 Induction Day – 3rd  September 2026

 

New Families Welcome Booklet
Frequently Asked Questions
School uniform

Our Year 7 students proudly wear the new grey school uniform introduced in 2025:

  • Grey blazer with EBA logo on pocket
  • Navy school trousers
  • White shirt with collar
  • Black leather shoes
  • Grey V-neck jumper (optional)
  • Striped tie in year group colour (details will be provided at our Information Evening)

All our school uniform can be purchased from School Uniform Direct.

 

BBC BITESIZE: STARTING SECONDARY SCHOOL

With content hosted on BBC Bitesize, Starting Secondary School is packed with videos, interactive games, tips and advice which will help your child during their last weeks in primary school and through their critical first weeks at secondary school.

It also has practical tips for you as a parent on how to prepare your son for secondary school, as well as resources to help start discussion around transition, produced in partnership with YoungMinds.

STARTING SECONDARY SCHOOL: A PARENT’S GUIDE
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