Transition to Ashby

20230908154048Year 7 Hub

Welcome to Ashby School!

We are delighted you are thinking of choosing us for your Key Stage 3 & 4 provision. If you are interested in joining our Sixth Form, you can find information about transition into Year 12 here.

At Ashby School, it is important that prospective students and their parents feel happy and well-informed about the choices they are making.

Find information on our Admissions Consultation 2026-2027.

Our open evening for entry into Year 7 in 2025 was on Thursday 3rd October 2024.

If you’re thinking of starting your Year 7 journey with us in 2025 there’s a lot to look forward to.

If have been offered a place to join us in September 2025, please follow the link here to complete our admissions form.

You can find our useful transition tips here and lots more information in our Year 7 Transition Handbook.

Transition FAQ can be found here.

You can watch our Open Evening presentation video, SEND transition video for Year 7 students.

Click here for information about the uniform and equipment you will need (including recommended calculators).

At Ashby School, it is important that prospective students and their parents feel happy and well-informed about the choices they are making. If you missed our open evening, you can find the Headteacher’s presentation here.

Details about our applications process can be found here.

Students who need to pay for their school transport must apply for bus passes for the next academic year. More information can be found on our Transport page.

We hope you’re as excited as we are for the start of your Ashby School journey.

Click here for Student/ Parent Information Booklet for students joining in August 2024.

Click here for admissions criteria and details.

Induction for Year 10 students joining in August usually takes place in July. On these days, students will meet their form tutor and experience lessons in their chosen subjects.

Following our open evening, one parent said: ‘We attended your open evening and would like to pass on our thanks to the articulate, helpful and knowledgeable students who gave up their time to discuss your lovely school! They were an absolute credit.

“My son and I will be trying our best to get him a place at Ashby School in the next academic year.”