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Year 6 to 7 Transition
Welcome to SJB – Secondary School Transition, September 2026
We are delighted to welcome all new students and their families who will be joining St John the Baptist School & Sixth Form College in September 2026.
We recognise that starting secondary school is an exciting and important milestone, and we are committed to making the transition as smooth and positive as possible. As students join us from a wide range of primary schools, we have a carefully planned transition programme in place to ensure everyone feels supported from the very beginning.
At SJB, we offer more than a strong academic education. Our curriculum is designed to develop the skills and qualities young people need to succeed in a fast-paced, ever-changing world, including: leadership, aspiration, creativity, positivity, problem solving, team work, communication, empathy as well as digital literacy and AI fluency.
Our Year 7 students are led by a dedicated Head of Year and supported by a team of experienced tutors who are looking forward to meeting them and guiding them through their first year at SJB.
We hope that both you and your child quickly feel a strong sense of belonging within our school community, and we look forward to seeing them grow and thrive with us.
Timetable for Year 7 Intake September 2026
National Offer Day: 2nd March 2026
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Online applicants will receive an email from the Local Authority during the evening, informing them of the result of their application.
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If your child did not qualify for a place at one or more of your higher preference schools, your letter will include information about the Waiting List process and what to do next.
Acceptance Deadline: 16th March 2026
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Families must accept or decline their initial offer by this date.
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Second offers are usually sent out a few weeks after this date, to applicants who remain on the Waiting List for one or more higher preference schools.
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Information about your Waiting List position can be requested from the Local Authority's admissions team from 30th March 2026 onwards. We cannot discuss the waiting list until after this date.
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Each wave of offers results in families giving up previously accepted offers, so there is usually continuous Waiting List movement between March and September
Appeals Information please click here
Our Transition Days are the perfect chance to explore the school, meet new friends, and get to know your teachers before September!
You can find the dates linked below, please make a note of them as we expect all students and/or parents to attend.
Year 6 to 7 Transition Dates 2026
In addition, throughout May and early June our Head of Year 7 and the SEND Team spend time visiting all students in their primary schools. This enables us to meet them and find out more about them from their Year 6 teachers.
The SEND Team are busy planning additional bespoke transition for those students with EHCPs; they will be in touch with parents in May with further details and dates.
Full details of our stance on mobile phones, clear guidance for parents and our policy can be found below.
Full details of our iPad Scheme can be found below
Full details of our PTA Club and how you can join can be found below:
The Student Charter tells you everything you need to know about SJB before you join; it outlines what you can expect from us and what we expect from students and parents. We ask all students and parents to read it carefully and expect all to follow it.