what happens next?
Year 6 to Year 7 Transition Journey - 2026
1. National offer day - 2nd March 2026.
Deadline to accept offer - 10th March 2026.
How to do this: https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/apply-secondary-school-place
2. Accepting or appealing
If offered a place, accept via the Citizen Portal.
If unhappy, parents may appeal. Secondary schools will begin transition activities in the summer term.
How to do this: https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/apply-secondary-school-place
3. Future events to attend:
Induction Evening - Wednesday 1st July 2026 (Times TBC)
An information evening that all new Year 7 students and their families are invited to attend to meet your new tutor and teachers. This will be held in the late afternoon and early evening.
Induction Day - Thursday 2nd of July 2026
Induction Day: All new Year 7 students come to Sir John Hunt for the day to experience a ‘day in the life’ of a Sir John Hunt student. Your first full day at secondary school. This will be all day and held on Thursday 2nd July 2026.
Enhanced Transition
Our SEND team will be in contact with you should this be required in due course ahead of your Induction Events.