At Glossopdale School and Sixth Form, we are a warm, caring community school and are very proud of our students, staff and wonderful facilities. At the forefront of our culture is the wellbeing, happiness and future success of our young people, all underpinned by our THRIVE values of Tenacity, Hard Work, Responsibility, Independence, Visionary and Excellence.

During the school year, Ms Nevin, Lead for Transition, works closely with a team of staff to deliver a wide range of transition activities. These opportunities take place both at Glossopdale and within our local primary schools, helping all students feel confident, supported and familiar with secondary school life ahead of joining us in September.

In July, all students will be invited to attend a Transition Day at Glossopdale. During this visit, they will meet their form tutor, Head of Year and key members of our transition team, as well as take part in a range of lessons and activities designed to help them settle in. School staff, supported by some of our current students, will also visit our feeder primary schools to meet pupils who will be joining Glossopdale and answer any questions they may have.

To ensure every student’s transition is as smooth and successful as possible, we place great importance on understanding each child as an individual. During the summer term, Ms Nevin and school staff meet with Year 6 teachers to discuss each student in detail, enabling us to provide the best possible support from the outset.

Further details about transition arrangements will be shared directly with families throughout the year.

You can visit the "'Moving Up' Transition Videos" page to view our transition films which we prepared for students. These will give you and your child a flavour of what it's like to be a student here at Glossopdale School and Sixth Form. 

Should you have any questions or queries concerning transition, please contact us via our contact form here: Contact Form for the attention of Ms Nevin.