Transition to Farnham Heath End

PRIMARY TRANSITION FROM YEAR 6 INTO YEAR 7

We believe a smooth and positive transition from primary to secondary school is essential for a child’s success and well-being.

At Farnham Heath End School (FHES), we aim to make this transition an exciting and supportive experience. Our goal is for every student to:

• Enjoy their time at FHES.
• Build strong friendships.
• Take advantage of a wide range of opportunities.
• Make excellent progress in their learning.
• Leave with happy memories and confidence for the future.

To ensure a seamless move to FHES, we:

• Hold informal tours of the school buildings and facilities for parents/carers and children.
• Visit partner primary schools to meet Year 6 students and their teachers.
• Hold information session for parents and students.
• Welcome children to FHES for two transition days in early July.
• Hold a Transition Induction meeting.

Our support continues once students start in September:

• We organise a team-building day in the autumn term.
• Our pastoral team stays in close contact to ensure every child feels happy and confident.
• We provide ongoing support to help students settle in and thrive at FHES.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email us at transition@fhes.org.uk

We will be asking all upcoming students to complete an All About Me form.  The link will be added shortly.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Early March:  Your Home Local Authority will notify you of your allocated senior school; some Local Authorities may ask for you to accept or decline the school place offered. Please check with your Local Authority admissions team if you are required to do this and keep to this deadline.

By the end of March:  We will have sent you, by email, an online link to complete a digital registration form to join Farnham Heath End School.

Wednesday, 14 May 2025 from 15.30 - 17.30:  Transition Buildings and Facilities Student Led Tours.  The tours will give parents/carers and children in Year 5 or 6 an opportunity to have an informal tour of our school's buildings and facilities and to have a brief introduction to all that Farnham Heath End offers in a quiet environment. These guided tours will be given by our student leaders and a member of staff may be present. Tours will last approximately 45 minutes.

During June:  We will visit our 4 linked primary schools to meet the children via an assembly.

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 from 17:00 - 19:00:  Transition Parents' Introduction Meeting.  This is chance for you to experience life at FHES and for our Leadership Team to share with you details of our Home/School Agreement.  You will also have the opportunity to ask questions.

Tuesday, 1 July 2025:  Primary school Y6 pupils attend transition day at FHES.

Wednesday, 2 July 2025:  Primary school Y6 pupils attend transition day at FHES.

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 from 18:00 - 19:00:  Transition Induction Meeting.  Parents/carers and students are invited to FHES to hear more about wider school life.  Our Form Tutors and Year Leader, who form a key part of our pastoral care, will be attending this evening and it is an ideal opportunity for you to meet with them.  Our school PTA will be selling second-hand uniform during the evening.  

Wednesday, 3 September 2025:  First day of autumn term for students.

Friday, 19 September 2025:  Y7 Trip to Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre

TRANSITION TO FHES AT ALL OTHER TIMES

Following the offer of a school place being sent, bespoke meetings are set up to meet with incoming students and their families to view the school and meet with the Head of Year for the relevant year group.

Should you have any further questions, please email Liz Crosby at lcrosby@wmat.org.uk or telephone 01252 733371 and choose the option for admissions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information about life at FHES, please click on the links below:

Free School Meals / Pupil Premium

Home Learning

Medical Information

Term Dates

Timings of the School Day

School Restaurant

School Uniform

SEN Information

The SEN team will visit or speak with all feeder schools to gather information about how to best support SEN students. 

For more information about support if your child has Special Educational Needs, please click on the link:  SEN Information

Public Transport

Please click on the links below to access public transport options to FHES:

Stagecoach Bus Route Journey Planner

South Western Railway - Farnham Station

Surrey County Council - Surrey Connect On Demand Bus Service

Surrey County Council - Under 16 Transport to School

Hampshire County Council Funded Transport Assistance