Welcome to our All Saints’ Academy family
Congratulations and welcome to the All Saints’ Academy family!
We are absolutely delighted that you will be joining us at All Saints’ Academy. Welcome to our community!
Starting secondary school is an exciting milestone, and we are committed to making your transition to Year 7 smooth, positive and full of opportunity. At All Saints’ Academy, our Christian ethos underpins everything we do. We are a community built on respect, compassion and high expectations, where every student is known, valued and supported to flourish. Whether in the classroom, through enrichment activities or in the wider life of the Academy, you will be encouraged to discover your strengths, grow in confidence and aim high in all that you do.
Over the coming months, we will be working closely with your primary school and keeping in touch with you and your family to help you feel prepared and excited for September. Our transition events will give you the chance to meet new classmates, get to know your teachers and experience life at the Academy first-hand. By the time you arrive for your first day, you will already feel part of Team All Saints’.
We cannot wait to welcome you and begin this journey together. Your future starts here, and it’s full of promise.
Your Transition Journey
Communications
You will be sent emails with further information regarding the transition process the week beginning 2nd March. You will also be invited to a meet-and-greet tour on Wednesday 4th, Tuesday 10th or Thursday 12th March. These emails will be sent to the email you supplied to Gloucestershire County Council. If you are unable to make these dates please do email KEdgar@asachelt.org so another time can be arranged.
Transition Timeline
March
- Monday 2nd March – Allocation day
- Monday 16th March – Acceptance deadline
- Welcome letter, Year 7 Transition Guide and student postcards delivered
Students who have been offered a place with us should have received a welcome email with login details for Applicaa. Parents need to accept the place via Applicaa and through the county. A helpful guide on how to use Applicaa can be found here: Y7 Applicaa Guide
May
- Miss Baynham-Williams and Mrs Herrick visit primary schools to meet Year 6 pupils who are joining us in September
- Parents/Carers will receive some more Transition information from us via email/post
- Our #ASAPenPal Scheme letters are delivered
Every Year 6 student will be paired with a pen pal from All Saints’ Academy! Your child will receive a heartfelt letter from one of our amazing Year 7 students, sharing their experiences and adventures in secondary school so far.
June
- Miss Baynham-Williams and Mrs Herrick visit primary schools to meet Year 6 pupils who are joining us in September
- Parents’ Information Evening – Tuesday 30th June
Parents are invited into the Academy to meet the Principal, Year 7 and Transition team to tell you all you need to know about your child beginning their secondary school journey.
July
- Year 6 Transition Induction Days: Tuesday 30th June and Wednesday 1st July 2026.
Your child will be invited to spend two days at All Saints’ Academy. They’ll meet peers in their year group and participate in lessons across all departments. It’s a great chance to experience academy life first-hand!
A hot school dinner will be provided for every student free of charge. If you would prefer for your child to have a packed lunch, please provide one for them.
Students are encouraged to bring a bottle of water and a snack for break time. Students should make their own way to and from school and wear their primary school uniform.
Your child will need to be at the Academy for 8.30 am, where they will be welcomed at the main entrance by staff and can be collected from outside the Cotswold Hall at 3.10 pm. We are asking that students wear their primary school uniform, but bring trainers with them in a bag to enable them to take part in the exciting sports activities.
- Parent Coffee Morning
Come and join us at All Saints’ Academy for a chat with our Transition Team! We can’t wait to hear from you and answer any questions you might have. Invites will be given out on Parents’ Information Evening.
August
- Year 6 Summer School – dates TBC
We’re thrilled to extend an invitation to your child to join us for an exhilarating week of summer school! They’ll have the opportunity to connect with peers from various schools, participate in enriching team-building activities, and dive into engaging lessons guided by our brilliant teachers. It’s a fantastic opportunity for them to make new friends, meet teachers and have a memorable experience before the school year begins. A free lunch will be provided. Booking will open soon via Applicaa.
September
- Year 7 First Day – Thursday 3rd September
The Academy will be open to Year 7 and Year 12 students only to provide our new starters with the opportunity to get used to life in the Academy before the rest of the Academy joins.
