Year 6 Transition
Welcome to our Year 6 Transition page, where you can access resources and information about the transition from primary to secondary school. We recognise that the move from primary school to secondary school is a big one – often for parents and carers as much as for the students! Our extensive transition programme allows us to make the process a positive and exciting experience for our students.
Each year at Barclay Academy, we have worked to tailor and refine our transition programme to ensure a supportive transition for every child that joins us. Students who are offered a place at Barclay Academy will be invited to attend transition events during the summer term. These days give pupils the opportunity to explore our outstanding curriculum, get to know our highly skilled teaching staff, and build confidence before starting in September. At the beginning of the Autumn term, Year 7 students take part in dedicated induction days, including tailored lessons and assemblies designed to help them understand how to succeed at Barclay Academy. Through strong partnerships with primary schools locally and further afield, we are able to support a smooth and well-planned transition, enabling new Year 7 students to settle quickly and feel comfortable in their new environment.
Transition booklet
Please click here to find a copy of our transition booklet. This should hopefully answer any questions you may have whilst you are getting ready to start at Barclay Academy.
Useful links
Coming soon
Uniform and Equipment
Barclay Academy promotes excellence and aspiration in everything its students do. The uniform is designed to reinforce this spirit of excellence, encouraging students to take pride in belonging to the Barclay Academy community.
To order any uniform online from our supplier, please visit Smarty Schoolwear. You can also view our uniform guide here. For further information, please review our Uniform Policy.
Our PTA also run a number of pre-loved uniform sales throughout the year. Details of which will be shared in the schools newsletter and social media.
We want to ensure that students are ready to learn in their lessons. Having the right equipment is key to this. It is important that students have their own set of equipment.
Every student is expected to have:
- Barclay Academy Rucksack
- Pens (black and red)
- HB Pencil
- Eraser
- 180 degrees angle protractor
- Casio Scientific Calculator
- See through pencil case
- Reading Book
- Glue
- Mini Whiteboard
- Whiteboard Pen
School Meals
Full details of our school meals can be found by clicking here.
Please remember that if your child was eligible for free school meals at their Junior/Primary school, then you will need to reapply. Please scan the QR code on the flyer below.
cucina digital yr7 flyer 2025.pdf
How to tie a tie - step by step guide
Tying a tie will be new to many of our students. Here is a handy guide to help your child before they start with us.
How to tie a tie
Social Media
Be sure to follow us on our social media channels, where we regularly post content on what the academy has to offer. Visit our Instagram and Facebook pages to stay up to date with what’s going on.
