High School Transition
Navigating the journey from primary school to high school is an exciting adventure filled with new opportunities and experiences. At Trinity, we understand the importance of a smooth and confident transition for our pupils as they step into the next chapter of their education. This page is designed to be a helpful resource for pupils, parents, and guardians alike, providing valuable information, tips, and insights to ease the transition process.
Our goal is to ensure that every student feels well-prepared, supported, and excited to embrace the opportunities that await them. We're here to celebrate this milestone and provide the encouragement needed for a seamless and enjoyable transition.
Admission application dates
Applications for your child to start in year 7 at secondary school in September 2024 open on 1 September 2023 and close on 31 October 2023.
The date that all allocations of school places are announced in England is known as ‘offer day’. For September 2024 secondary school starters this is expected to be on 1 March 2024.
Please note that the Local Authority will no longer send out letters to parent/carers of children in year 6 inviting them to apply. If you have a child who is going to be applying for secondary school transfer in September 2024, you can register to be sent an email or text reminder to apply once the system goes live on the 1 September.
The closing date is 31 October each year. You can apply after this date, but applications made after this date will be considered late and may be at a disadvantage. Please see the ‘Late applications’ tab for more information.
If you cannot apply online, please contact the Education helpline on 0345 155 1019 and ask for a paper copy of the form to be sent to you.
To apply please use the citizen's portal here:
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Local secondary schools
Open visits at high schools are important because they offer the chance to experience the school's atmosphere, interact with the community, understand academic and extracurricular offerings, and make informed decisions about the best educational fit for a child's future
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ISCA (Topsham Road)
Welcome to Isca Academy | A Ted Wragg Trust School
St Peter's Church of England Aided School (Quarry Lane)
Welcome to St Peter's Church of England Aided School, Exeter
Matford Brook Academy (March Close)
St Luke's Church of England School (Harts Lane)
St Lukes C of E School | Part of the Ted Wragg Trust
St James School (Summer Lane)
West Exe School (Hatherleigh Road)
Cranbrook Education Campus (Tillhouse Road)
Cranbrook Education Campus - Home
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Grammar and private schools
Grammar and Private schools have different admissions criteria and dates with many requiring an assessment. Please visit their websites for further information:
Colyton Grammar School - https://www.colytongrammar.com/
Torquay Girls Grammar School - https://tggsacademy.org/
Torquay Boys Grammar School - https://www.tbgs.co.uk/
Exeter School - https://www.exeterschool.org.uk/