Transition 2027 - Key Dates
Your Journey to Year 7 Starts Here!
A step-by-step guide for students and families joining Stratton School in September 2027 as a Year 7
🍂 AUTUMN 2026
Applications Open
📅 1 September 2026
🖥️ Secondary School Applications Open
Apply for a Year 7 place starting September 2027 via:
🎯 Your journey begins!
📅 31 October 2026
⏰ National Application Deadline
The final date to submit your secondary school application for September 2027 entry.
⚠️ Don't miss it!
🌷 SPRING 2027
Offers & Confirmation
📅 1 March 2027
🎉 National Secondary School Offer Day
Families receive confirmation of their allocated secondary school place.
📅 2 March 2027
📨 Welcome to Stratton!
Successful applicants receive:
✅ Welcome Pack
✅ Transition Information - with confirmed times
✅ Key Dates Calendar - Updated
✅ Introduction to New Beginnings Programme
📅 15 March 2027
✔️ Deadline to Accept Your School Place
National deadline for families to confirm their secondary school place.
☀️ SUMMER 2027
New Beginnings Begins!
📅 May 2027
🚚 Transition Brochures Delivered
Our team will personally deliver New Beginnings brochures and sign-up information to Year 6 students via their primary schools.
📖 Explore activities
🎨 Choose your interests
🤝 Start building friendships
See last year's programme for reference New Beginnings - Transition | Stratton School
The Programme for 2027 will be published by May 2027
📅 End of May 2027
📋 Sign-Up Deadline
Final opportunity to register for New Beginnings activities.
✅ Secure your place
✅ Choose your enrichment sessions
✅ Start your Stratton adventure
🎓 Enrolment Support
📅 6 June 2027
🏫 Enrolment Clinic after school
For families and students receiving a late allocation to Stratton School.
Meet staff, ask questions and ensure a smooth transition. Sign up to the New Beginnings
👕 SCHOOL UNIFORM POP-UP SHOP
📅 Date TBC
📍 Stratton School Hall
Autism Friendly Session 2:30pm - 3:30
All Students 3:30pm - 6pm
✅ Everything You Need for September
Our Uniform Pop-Up Shop gives families the opportunity to:
👔 Try on uniform before ordering
📏 Check sizing and fit
💬 Speak to school staff about expectations
♻️ Access quality pre-loved uniform items
✅ Ensure students are fully prepared for September
A convenient one-stop shop before Transition Days.
🚀 NEW BEGINNINGS ACTIVITY PROGRAMME
Three Weeks of Fun, Friendship and Discovery
📅 Tuesday 15 June 2027
⏰ 4:30pm - 5:15pm
🎨 First Activity Session
Meet teachers, make friends and discover new interests.
📅 Tuesday 22 June 2027
⏰ 4:30pm - 5:15pm
⚽ Second Activity Session
Continue your journey and build confidence.
📅 Tuesday 29 June 2027
⏰ 4:30pm - 5:15pm
🔬 Final Activity Session
Complete your New Beginnings programme and earn recognition.
🌟 FAMILY CELEBRATION EVENING
📅 Tuesday 6 July 2027
⏰ 5:30pm
👨👩👧👦 New Families Evening
🏆 PLEDGES Awards Presentation
Meet:
✅ Your House Team and receive your welcome pack
✅ School Leaders
✅ New Friends
✅ Future Classmates
Celebrate students who have embraced our values through the New Beginnings Programme.
🎒 TRANSITION DAYS
📅 Thursday 8 July 2027
📅 Friday 9 July 2027
Welcome to Life at Stratton School!
Experience:
📚 Real Lessons
🏆 House Competitions
🤝 Tutor Time
🍽️ Break and Lunch Routines
🗺️ Finding Your Way Around School
😊 Meeting Staff and Students
These two days are designed to ensure every student feels confident and excited ahead of September.
🏫 SEPTEMBER 2027
Your Stratton Story Begins
🎉 First Day as a Year 7 Student
By now you will have:
✅ Made new friends
✅ Met your teachers
✅ Experienced the school site
✅ Earned your first PLEDGES award opportunities
✅ Begun feeling part of the Stratton family