Joining Us in Year 7

At The Hurlingham Academy, we understand that starting secondary school can be both exciting and daunting, so we have a thorough and comprehensive transition programme for all children moving up from primary school.  Our staff work closely with primary schools to ensure every students’ transition into Year 7 is as smooth as possible.  

All of the important information about the academy and starting secondary school can be found on the parent and student pages of the website - click on the links in the top right hand corner that show the PARENTS and STUDENTS portal.  For parents we've posted term dates, newsletters, the Parent Handbook and more. For students; Show My Homework, Sparx Maths, the House System amongst other useful items.  Please familiarise yourself with these areas of the web site along with checking this page for additional updated content.  

Kay Dates for students joining Year 7 in September 2025

Transition Into Secondary School

Many families have a lot of the same questions and concerns surrounding transition and we are committed to working with you to address any issues.  All of the key information you need as parents will be uploaded to this website for easy access.  We will post useful links / videos for your child to engage with which will help to prepare them for the big move.  

If you have any questions or concerns, or if we can assist you in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact our Admissions Officer, Debbie Dorrington.

BBC Bitesize: Starting Secondary School

With content hosted on BBC Bitesize, Starting Secondary School is packed with videos, interactive games, tips and advice which will help your child during their last weeks in primary school and through their critical first weeks at secondary school.

It also has practical tips for you as a parent on how to prepare your child for secondary school, as well as resources to help start discussion around transition, produced in partnership with YoungMinds.

Starting Secondary School: A Parent’s Guide