Transition
We're delighted to welcome you to Poynton High School!
Our transition programme is extremely important to us to aid the smooth changeover from Primary to Secondary School. The process starts in Year 5 - building foundations and relationships so that when students start they immediately feel part of our community.
We have built a programme for transition which is unique and effective, allowing students to visit the high school and meet key people who will be working alongside them.
During the transition year, we visit our primary schools regularly so we get to know the students and in turn they can ask any questions they may have. Students undertake a wide-ranging programme of activities such as MFL and technology master classes, art exhibition, maths challenges, sports day, dance workshop, history investigation, science week, poetry competitions and microbit sessions. All of our activities are aimed at supporting our young people and to help them feel a part of our school.
There will be the opportunity to attend a number of taster sessions, including attending a morning at high school to experience routines; a timetable, break in the canteen, lessons and movement from one room to the next. Alongside the taster mornings we offer a welfare induction morning, SEND induction morning, EHCP induction morning and finally a whole year group induction day. These are extremely popular and help to reduce any fears or worries our young people may have.
After the May half term students attend a residential at the Menai Centre in Conwy, this is a great way for us to get to know each other and for them to meet potential new classmates. It is challenging but extremely rewarding, with students getting the opportunity to meet other students outside of the classroom.
We are excited to get to know you and your child over the coming months as we prepare for their start at Poynton High School in September.
Mrs A Kennedy - Director of Learning for Transition & Year 7
See what our current Year 7's have to say about joining us
Transition Team
Director of Learning for Transition & Year 7
Mrs Kathryn WilsonDeputy SENCO
Mrs Jodi Horobin
Pastoral Lead
Open Evening - 1st October 2026
The presentation that was shown on last year's open evening is available below.
School Tours
Thank you for your interest in our school. If you would like to have a look around the school, we are offering monthly bookable tours where you will be able to get more information about the school from a member of the Leadership Team. When making your booking, please book just one slot per family/party and not book individual slots.
In October, following the open evening, we will host several tours a week for interested parents and pupils.
If your child is already at another high school and you are considering a transfer to us, please contact the school by ringing 01625 871811 to arrange a tour with your child's prospective Year Team.
Click here to book your School Tour slot
Thank you!
Key Dates
Monday 1st September - Admissions open (via LA) Monday 1st September
Saturday 31st October – Closing date for secondary place admissions
Thursday 1st October - Open Evening
Monday 1st March – places at high school offered
Monday 26th April 2027 - non-feeder schools taster morning
Monday 14th – Friday 18th June – (Menai for feeder schools)
Friday 18th – Saturday 19th June 2027 - (Menai for non-feeder schools)
Monday 5th July 2027 – Induction day for all students/ Information meeting for parents (7pm)Transition Welcome Booklet - Stepping into Poynton High School
This guide will help you to explore your thoughts and feelings about your move to secondary school. We hope it will make you feel more confident and prepared for your new start. You may need help from an adult to work through this guide or prefer to complete it on your own. Sharing how you feel with someone means they will be able to help you if you need it.
Transition Challenges
We want to know more about you and also you might be thinking about your next steps up to high school so here are 7 challenges to have a go at. You can have a go at the challenges from now until starting in September. Email your results to transition@poyntonhigh.org.uk Don’t forget to tell us your name and school
Good luck!
Bridging Units
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to Poynton High School.
Further information about transition to high school can be found on the Cheshire East website at: https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/livewell/care-and-support-for-children/childrens-centres/transitions/starting-high-school.aspx
