Student Support: Year 7

Year 7 is a crucial year for our students in ensuring they have a successful transition from primary school to secondary school. Whilst there are many differences that our students have to adapt to, we ensure that their transition is smooth and well supported. Throughout the year, we aim to ensure that all of our students become resilient and curious learners who always endeavour to achieve their best.

Our Year 7s experience a vast and diverse curriculum, studying a range of subjects at Key Stage 3.

This allows them to lay the foundations of core knowledge and enables them to develop the skills needed to continue their journey through secondary school, GCSEs and beyond. Our Year 7s also have the opportunity to become immersed within our vast enrichment programme, enabling them to collaborate with other students both in Year 7 and across the school. From September, the Year 7s will be assigned to a House and will get the opportunity to compete, support and champion their House. They will also get the opportunity to join the student council, go on a range of school trips and end the year by supporting new students transition as Year 7 buddies.

We have extremely high expectations of our students from day one and strive to not only see them achieve academically, but grow into students that represent our core values as kind and respectful members of both our school and the wider community.

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Emma Devine

HEAD OF YEAR 7

Fae Bantleman 

ASSISTANT HEAD OF YEAR 7

Meet the Head of Y7 – Ms Devine

Emma Devine, our Head of Year 7, this exciting stage of your child’s school journey is in capable hands. Emma, who entered teaching later in life, brings a wealth of diverse experience to her role, ensuring a unique and thoughtful approach to supporting Year 7 students.  As a parent of two teenagers herself, she understands firsthand the challenges and triumphs of navigating the school system. Her personal experience, combined with her professional expertise, allows Emma to provide tailored support to students, helping them thrive academically and personally as they transition into secondary school life.

Emma and her dedicated team work tirelessly to create a positive, inclusive environment where Year 7 students feel supported, valued, and inspired to reach their full potential. Together, they ensure that every student feels confident, connected, and ready for the journey ahead.