We can't wait to welcome you to our Oxford Spires community!

Preparing for your first year at secondary school is a big step up, with lots of interesting subjects to get used to, a different building to explore and new teachers and friends to meet. Our extensive transition programme gives our new students lots of chances to meet us before they start, but we understand that settling in doesn’t always happen overnight, and we support them every step of the way.

Lessons at secondary school are a very different experience to those at primary level. Our teachers are subject specialists with very high standards who want to support our students to realise their potential; working hard, showing resilience and having a positive attitude is key.

Year 7s also have to learn to take more responsibility for themselves with their homework and behaviour than they might be used to. Getting into good habits, and being accountable for their actions, is something our students will be working hard to develop, and we very much appreciate support from parents with this at home.

There are so many exciting opportunities to take advantage of in Year 7, from sports teams, clubs and an extensive range of enrichment activities to our brilliant team building activity day. We certainly work hard, but we make sure we all enjoy school life too. We expect our Year 7s to throw themselves into their first year at Oxford Spires and make every day count!

Dates for your Diaries

• 7th March - Roller Disco (see school calendar for further information)
• 17th March – Electronic registration forms will be issued via email (following confirmation of secondary school placement deadline 16th March)
• 23rd - 25th March "High School Musical" (Free tickets for our new Y7 students and families!)
• 25th April - FOSA Quiz and Curry evening (see school calendar for further information)
• May (various dates) - Ms Chaffey will visit students and teachers in primary schools
• 24th June - Transition Day
• 24th June - Rising Year 7 Parents Evening
• 10th & 17th June - Enhanced Transition for SEN students
• 3rd September – First day of school for new Year 7

The process

1. Confirm your place at secondary school - March = COMPLETED

2. Complete all admission documents - April/May = See guidance below

3. Primary school visits and tutor group / house allocations – May/June

4. Transition day & rising Year 7 Parents Evening = 24th June

Meet our transition team

Are you looking for a secondary school for Sept 2027?

We would be delighted to show you around our school. If you are interested in joining a tour of Oxford Spires Academy during the normal school day, please contact us to arrange a visit using our Enquiry Form (top right hand corner of our website).

If you are interested in a Year 7 place in September 2027, we look forward to meeting families at our Open Day on 17th September 2026.