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Secondary Transfer 2023 ENTRY
At St. Michael’s we view the transition to secondary school as a major event in our pupils’ educational journey. It is one where parents and pupils begin the process of visiting new schools and thinking ahead to the future.
The whole experience can be a daunting one but we hope with the advice and guidance we give as a school we can alleviate some of the stresses involved. The positive impact of having these robust procedures in place eases the transition from Key Stage 2 through to Key Stage 3 and supports parents in making choices for their children.
Please click on the links below to access the 2023 Entry: Local Authority Secondary Transfer Information Leaflet. The information will give an overview of the process for parents whose children will be going through the process from September 2022 for September 2023 entry.
2023 Secondary Transfer Process
Here are some informative links that will help parents through the secondary school process. This will help parents plan for admissions in 2023.
Information will be updated when information becomes available. The date in bold indicates it has been updated. The overall process remains the same.
Local Authority School Leaflet
General Information and Presentations
Destinations
The Wandsworth Test
Please note the changes to the Admissions Test arrangements for pupils transferring to the schools below. The key points are:
All families wishing their child to take the test now need to register for the test.
Pupils only need to sit the test if they are considering applying for a place at Ashcroft Technology Academy, Burntwood school, Chestnut Grove Academy or Graveney School. If they intending to apply for places at other schools only there is no need for their child to sit the test and no need to register for the test.
Parents should register online for the test at www.wandsworth.gov.uk/about-the-year-6-test/. The closing date for test registration is 11 September 2022.
Pupils at Wandsworth Primary Schools will sit the test at their primary school as in previous years so long as they have been registered by their parent/carer.
The test date for pupils attending state maintained primary schools in Wandsworth will be Thursday 29 September.
The nature and structure of the test remain the same as previous years.
Parents will be notified of their child’s test score by email on or before 24 October 2022. Link: Wandsworth Test
Please click on the link below for the Local Authority Secondary transfer Booklet and forms information.
When read with the school information, parents will have a very good understanding of the whole process :
Secondary Transfer Information for children with an EHCP
For Children who have an Education, Health, Care Plan and are in Year 5 (2022-2023)
Children with EHCP do not apply for secondary schools through the typical application process. Instead, the Special Needs Assessment Section (SNAS) ask you for your preferences and then consult with schools on your behalf. Pupils with an EHCP do not have to sit the Wandsworth Secondary Admissions test.
Please see the attached document for further information: Moving from Primary to Secondary with an EHCP
Reference Charges for Independent School Applications
Parents are asked to note: Each application takes precious time and resources away from the core teaching responsibilities and therefore we request a contribution of £20 for each individual reference / assessment report to the school via ParentMail which is in line with other local primary schools. Parents will be notified when payment needs to be made upon receipt of a reference request from an independent school.