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The transition to Secondary School is also of importance to us and we strive to prepare our children and equip them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to continue their learning journey.
Our children move on to a variety of secondary schools and we are lucky to have many good schools in the local area and are confident that all our children will find a school that meets their needs.
Close liaison with all our secondary schools ensures that the needs of our children are met accordingly.
The main feeder schools that our children choose are:
- Burnage High Schol
- Chorlton High School
- Manchester Academy
- Trinity Church of England High School
- Whalley Range 11-18 High School
- William Hulme's Grammar School Academy
- Wright Robinson College
From Year 4, our children have the opportunity to visit local schools for 'taster sessions'. This not only promotes good liaison but also offers the chidren an early secondary school experience.
The transition programme we use at Wilbraham is called "Moving On", and this includes a booklet with activities for children to do at home and in school to draw on their transition experience.
Applying for a Secondary School Place
In the autumn term of Year 6, children will be given a booklet produced by Manchester Children's Services which gives key information needed to make an appropriate and informed choice of Secondary School. For some parents/carers, the choice is simple and immediate - they choose a local secondary school which is well known to the family or friends. However, many of you will wish to make a more informed choice about the secondary school for your child. The overall advice is to choose a school that 'fits your child' and not to change or prepare your child to 'fit the school'. Choose a school that appears to meet all or most of your child's needs and one where he or she will be happy, can thrive and will be encouraged to be the best that he or she can be - not just academically. Many high schools are now specialist colleges so look out for a curriculum or facilities which may suit your child's interests, perhaps in sport, arts, languages or technology. Secondary schools usually hold 'Open Evenings' early in the autumn term, usually in September, October or November. This is an opportunity for parents and children to see at first hand the facilities and activities on offer. The programme of open evenings varies from school to school. It can range from a simple matter of a school tour and a talk from the Headteacher to an action-packed event, including an opportunity to visit every department at work, hear a talk from pupils and be entertained by music and drama groups. Parents/carers are strongly encouraged to attend as many open evenings as they can and, when there, to ask questions of staff and pupils. Once you have a made an informed choice, you need to complete the application form listing your chosen secondary schools in order of preference. There is a deadline for this process, usually near the beginning of December. All high school admissions are done by Manchester School Admissions.