Year 6 Transition

Welcome to the Year 6 Transition page.  We are delighted that you have chosen Axe Valley Academy and are working hard to ensure your child has the best possible start to their time with us.

Application details

It is important you make your application by visiting:
www.devon.gov.uk/admissionsonline
or by contacting them on 0345 155 1019 to request a hard copy application form.
It is important that if you wish to apply for a place at our school, you complete the application form by midnight on the 31st October 2025.

Key Dates

YEAR 6 – YEAR 7 TRANSITION

31st October 2025 – Deadline for applications

18th - 22nd May 2026 - Teacher Meetings

1st - 5th June - Primary School Visits

30th June 2026 – Small Schools Day

Additional day, usually for those schools sending 3 students or less.

30th June 2026 – Transition Evening

For ALL students and parents.

1st July 2026 – Main Transition Day

For ALL students.

Key Staff

Transition Lead: Mr R Carr  rcarr@axevalley.bep.ac

Assistant SENDCo: Mrs T Tresserras  ttresserras@axevalley.bep.ac 

The Big Step

We are participating in The Big Step Transition Programme: Date tbc 

See website for details and to register:

https://thebigstep.org/school/axe-valley-academy

Tours

Mr Carr runs tours on Tuesdays and Fridays.

To book a tour of our lovely school -
please call 01297 32146

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