Moving from Primary to Vale of York Academy

1st July 2025 – Transition Evening
This is an excellent opportunity for pupils and parents to come and listen to presentations from key staff a Vale of York Academy. Details of the two transition days will also be shared at this event.

2nd July 2025 – Transition Day 1
On this day, every Year 6 pupil across the city will go to their allocated secondary school. At Vale of York Academy, we will have a fun packed day planned where you will get to meet your new classmates and teachers. Any nerves you may have will quickly disappear during this day!

3rd July 2025 – Transition Day 2
We like to keep the positive momentum going at Vale of York Academy and and as such, we put on a second Transition Day for our new Year 7 cohort

3rd July 2025 – Year 6 and 7 BBQ
For the first time, we are inviting pupils and their families from Year 6 and 7 to join us for an evening of fun, food and entertainment! This will be a great chance to talk to other Year 6 pupils and families and also pupils in Year 7 and their families about moving to Vale of York Academy.

7th July 2025 – Transition Parental Workshop
Another new edition to our transition process, this informal session is aimed at parents who are new to Vale of York Academy. During the workshop, Mr Orr will go through all the day to day processes and jargon we use, as well as explain things like how reports work and how do you access Edulink, Parentpay and Google Classroom. Times to be confirmed and advertised.

August 2025 Summer School
Our three day summer school is there as a final layer of support for pupils who, through conversations with primary school and parents and carers, would benefit from attending. Invites to this will be sent out during the summer term, when dates will also be finalised.

2nd September Start Vale of York Academy
An exciting day as you officially become a Vale of York Academy pupil! There will be plenty of support throughout the day and beyond to make you feel very welcome and get you off to a flying start.