Transition to Year 7
Welcome to Nottingham Academy's Year 6 into Year 7 Transition Programme! This page serves as your central hub for vital information and dates as your child prepares for the transition into secondary school. Our committed staff are poised to support your child through every stage of this journey, fostering confidence and anticipation for the new chapter ahead. Please peruse the provided details and feel free to reach out with any enquiries. Together, let's ensure a seamless and positive transition for your child.
Watch: This is Nottingham Academy
Get a real insight into life at Nottingham Academy by watching our new "This is Nottingham Academy" video, narrated by our Head Boy and Head Girl.
From our classrooms and facilities to the opportunities that help our students grow and succeed, the video showcases what makes Nottingham Academy a place where Respect, Aspiration and Pride are at the heart of everything we do.
Whether you are preparing your secondary school application or simply want to learn more about our academy community, we invite you to take a look and discover what Nottingham Academy has to offer.
🎥 Watch the video below.
Important Dates:
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Transition Day 2027
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Dates to be confirmed
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Timings of the Transition Day
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Arrive at Greenwood Road at 8:35am with the day starting at 8:45am and finishing at 2:45pm.
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Pre-Tour Booking:
- To Book: To arrange a Pre-Tour, please email admin@nottinghamacademy.org. This provides an excellent opportunity for families to familiarise themselves with the school facilities and ask any questions they may have before the start of term.
Safeguarding:
- Questions: For any safeguarding concerns or queries, please direct them to safeguarding@nottinghamacademy.org. Ensuring the safety and well-being of all students is a top priority at Nottingham Academy.
Ordering Uniform:
- Uniform Ordering: Uniforms can be ordered through Price & Buckland. Please visit the school uniform page on the website for more information and ordering instructions. A well-fitted uniform contributes to a sense of belonging and pride among students, fostering a positive school community.
Wishing all our students and families a seamless transition and a successful start to the new academic year.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any other queries regarding your child joining the Academy in September please refer to the Academy website or email admin@nottinghamacademy.org.
There may be a slight delay in response due to leave during any holiday periods but we will endeavour to respond as soon as possible.
Do pupils have a form tutor or a specific member of staff they can easily contact if they have any problems or queries?
Every student is in a tutor group and will have a designated tutor, who they will see at registration each morning for 25 minutes. In addition to this, each year group has a Deputy Head of Year. This is a non-teaching member of staff who supports with pastoral needs.
How do you support children with additional needs, SEND (special education needs and disabilities) and SEMH (social emotional and mental health)?
At the Academy, we work very hard to support all our pupils including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We work closely with our partner primary schools to ensure we have a thorough understanding of the individual needs of our pupils on entry. For some pupils, we offer an enhanced, bespoke programme to ensure they have a smooth transition.
Once at the Academy, we provide a range of strategies including:
- individual support through the classroom or through withdrawal
- a curriculum catering for each child's needs
- one to one catch up reading programmes
The Academy website has lots of information on the SEND support at Nottingham Academy, in addition to this, the Academy has recently increased our SEND team and have employed a SEMH Counsellor to support pupils in this area
Are there any breakfast club facilities?
The Academy does provide a breakfast club from 8am – 8:25am.
Can they wear PE Kit on PE days
No, students should arrive in their full Nottingham Academy uniform on PE days and to bring their kit with them to change into. Please refer to www.nottinghamacademy.org/uniform for further details on the PE Kit.
How do we pay for food?
We use a system called Parent Pay. You will be provided with a letter which will provide instructions to use the system and a code to logon with. 
Do students have lockers?
We do not have lockers on site for students, students carry their belongings with them.
When will students receive their timetables?
This will be received on the induction day.
How do we purchase uniform?
All uniform is purchased from Price and Buckland. Unfortunately, if you have an account with them for Primary uniform you will need to sign up with a different email address to purchase the Secondary uniform.
What equipment will students need?
- 2 black pens
- 2 green pens
- A clear pencil case
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Rubber
- PE Kit (on the days they have PE)
- A sensible and suitable bag (not a fashion accessory)