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Oakbank School

Transition

Year 6 transition

Transition timeline: key dates

Date

Activity

24th September 2026

The transition journey starts – Open Evenings and discussions about choosing a secondary school.

20th October 2026

Open Morning 

21st & 22nd October 2026

Invitation to lunch for year 6 parents 

22nd October 2026

Primary School Insight Day 

31st October 2026

Deadline for parents to select a secondary school

1st  March 2027

National Offer Day – parents receive their school placements.

15th March 2027

Deadline for parents to confirm their school offer.

W/B 22nd March 2027

Online Welcome Event 

13th May 2027

Pizza and quiz afternoon 

May - June 2027

Oakbank school visits primary schools to get to know students and support their transition.

23rd  June 2027

Induction Day at Oakbank – students experience their new school environment, followed by a parent information evening (in person at Oakbank School) 

August 2027 

Key information for families – preparing for September. 

September 2027

Welcome to Oakbank School and a two-week induction for students, "What it's like to be an Oakbank School student!"