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Year 6 Transition to Year 7
Starting secondary school is an exciting step, but it can also feel a little daunting for students and their families. At The Whitby High School, we work closely with primary schools to make the move to Year 7 smooth, supportive and enjoyable.
Once places are confirmed in March, we will keep in touch regularly via email and our school website with information about the transition process. We look forward to welcoming our new students to the Whitby community.
Transition Programme
Primary School Visits
Our Transition Team visits students in their primary schools to start getting to know them.
Year 7 and Year 8 Transition Mentors join us to answer questions and help students feel reassured.
Year 7 and Year 8 Transition Mentors join us to answer questions and help students feel reassured.
We also speak with primary school staff to understand each child’s needs and ensure the right support is in place.
Parent/Carer Welcome Evening – Tuesday 30th June 2026
Parents and carers are invited to meet key staff and receive important information about starting at The Whitby High School.
Year 6 Transition Days – Wednesday 1st July & Thursday 2nd July
Students spend two days in school meeting their form tutors, experiencing taster lessons and getting to know their new classmates.
Enhanced Transition
Some students benefit from extra support before the main induction days. Our enhanced transition programme, organised with primary schools, allows identified students to meet the Learning Support team and visit the school in smaller groups.
Year 7 Induction Day – Wednesday 2nd September 2026
At the start of the school year, all new Year 7 students take part in a further induction day with their form tutors.
This includes settling-in activities and an introduction to The Whitby Way.
Parent/Carer Information Evening (September)
Within the first two weeks of term, parents and carers are invited back into school to:
- meet other families
- ask questions
- speak informally with form tutors
Key Dates
1st July 2025 – New Intake Welcome Evening
Meet Form Tutors and our Pastoral Team
2nd & 3rd July 2025 Transition days
(both days for all students)
18th September 2025 – Year 7 Information Evening
13th November 2025 -Year 7 Tutor Evening
Transition Feedback
“My daughter has had a successful transition to secondary school”
“I have felt reassured and comforted by the communications I have so far received following a couple of ‘settling in issues’ our son has had since embarking upon his journey at TWHS.”
Confirmation
of attendance
If you are expecting to hear from us and have not yet, please email:
y7admissions@whitbyhs.cheshire.sch.uk
A Supportive Start
We are proud of the strong pastoral care we offer our students.
Many students already know Whitby through Junior High sessions, siblings who attend the school, or family members who studied here. We value our close partnerships with families, and there will be many opportunities for parents and carers to be involved throughout their child’s school journey
We look forward to welcoming our new Year 7 students and helping them feel at home at The Whitby High School.