At Bartholomew, we take great pride in the care, guidance and support we offer to young people as they move from primary to secondary school. Our transition process is recognised as a leading example of how primary and secondary schools can work in partnership to support students and their families—both in the short term and throughout their academic journey and personal development.

We run three dedicated Transition Days for Year 6 pupils, giving them the chance to take part in fun, engaging activities alongside children from other primary schools. These days help students build friendships and become familiar with their new environment. For a list of transiton days please refer to the Year 7 Admissions Timeline on our Admissions page.

Throughout the year, we also host a number of events for younger year groups as part of our EPA partnership, led by our PE department and Sports Leaders. These events play an important role in bridging the gap between primary and secondary school, helping children feel confident and connected. 

Each new Year 7 student receives a Bartholomew School Transition Booklet, which contains key information to help them settle in and navigate their new school with confidence.

We look forward to welcoming you into our school community. If you have any questions about transition arrangements for your child, please contact Ms Elder, Head of Year 7 and Key Stage 2–3 Transition Lead, via our main office: office.4054@bartholomew.epatrust.org