Year 6 Transition
Making the move from primary school to secondary school is an exciting time, with lots of changes to prepare for; a new timetable, new teachers and even new friends. To help students make the move a little easier we will include all of our information on this page.
During the Spring and Summer terms, Mrs Goodey will be working closely with all our feeder primary schools. She will collaborate with the students' current Year 6 teachers and explore the best ways to support the children through the transition process.
In the meantime, you can view our take a look around the college via video tour and follow our social media channels to get a taste of student life at Ely College: @elycollege & @ElyCollegeMT. You can find our term dates here, and familiarise yourselves with the structure of the school day here.
After a wonderful few days at College, we look forward to welcoming the 2024 / 2025 Year 6 / 7 in September.
The following dates below have been updated for the 2025 / 2026 Year 6 / 7 transition process.
Key Dates
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‘Getting to know Ely College’ Presentation by Mr Warburton Tuesday 23rd September 2025 and Thursday 25th September 2025 5.30pm – 6.30pm
This event provides lots of information about our tailored induction process, explains how to apply to secondary school for a Year 7 place, and what Ely College can offer your child. This event is aimed at adults in the family, and it will be offered on two evenings. You may select the evening that works best for you. It is important to say that whilst children are welcome to attend, the content and themes are more aimed at parents. The events will take place here at Ely College in our main A Block Hall. Limited car parking is available, so we encourage families to walk or cycle if possible. Please book your tickets for this event by following the below link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/getting-to-know-ely-college-2026-tickets-1415482288629?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Open Evening – Tuesday 30th September 2025 5.15pm – 7.30pm
The event will enable you to meet college staff, see our onsite facilities and learn more about our ethos and values. To book a ticket for the event please visit your preferred time slot. Please visit the below links. Please note that you only need to book one ticket per family. There will be limited parking on site. If you live locally, we would appreciate you walking or cycling to the event.
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Application Deadline via Cambridge County Council - TBC Deadline Late October 2025 (midnight) https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/children-and-families/schools-learning/apply-for-a-school-place/secondary-school/making-a-secondary-school-application-and-the-admissions-process
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Offers Day - TBC Early March 2026
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Family Information Event - Tuesday 16th June 2026. This will be an online after-college event where practical information about our practices will be shared. This link for this event will be shared in due course.
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Meet The House Team Event - Tuesday 23rd OR Thursday 25th June 2026. Each child will be invited to one of these after college face to face events.
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In College Transition Days - Wednesday 8th OR Thursday 9th July 2026. One in-college induction day for each student
Applying for transport
QUESTIONS ABOUT TRANSITION TO ELY COLLEGE?
Email Sarah Goodey - Vice Principal and Transition Lead via
transition@elycollege.co.uk
Please click here for intake information compiled by our Student Council. Primary students have been given a hard copy of this Year 6 information booklet.
Similarly, if your child will require transportation including a bus pass, please follow this link:
