--- title: "Year 7 Transition" url: "https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/parents/year7-transition" school: "Knutsford Academy" --- # Year 7 Transition ### ![](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/images/20260615_140356.jpg)Knutsford Academy Year 7 Transition 2026 We hope that your child is looking forward to beginning their secondary education with us here at Knutsford Academy. This page will contain all of the information which you need to ensure a smooth transition for your child from their primary school. ### Year 7 Transition Documents Year 7 Welcome Evening Presentation 6.11 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/2026_Year_7_Welcome_Evening_Presentation.pdf) Year 7 Welcome Information Pack 2026 1.33 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/New_Start_pack_2026-27.pdf) Headteacher's Welcome Letter 175 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/Welcome_letter_2026.pdf) #### Attendance Attendance Parents' Guide 3.79 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/Attendance_-_A_Parents_Guide.pdf) Year 6 to 7 Attendance Transition 150 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/Year_6_to_Year_7_Transition.pdf) #### ARBOR Parent Portal and App Access ARBOR is the school's information management system which holds all of your child's educational records. New Intake parents will receive a welcome email from Arbor on Thursday 18th June that will allow them to either download the app or access online, register a new account or connect an existing Arbor account to Knutsford Academy. **[Arbor Parent Guide](https://support.arbor-education.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020147458-Logging-In-to-the-Parent-Portal-Parent-App#h_01HG8E8G6DXG6F94Z7HDF61Q7S)** #### School Transport Northern Rail operate the train services from Northwich and Altrincham. They offer a discounted season ticket which can give up to 40% off the normal ticket price. Full details are on their website: [Education Season Tickets \| Save 50% \| Northern](https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/tickets/educational-season) Elite Services operate a network of bus services for pupils travelling to Knutsford Academy. Full details of their services can be found in these documents. Application Form for School Transport 161 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/H2S_Application_and_Declaration_Form.docx) Elite Home to School Price Guide 399 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/KA_Price_Guide.docx) Elite Home to School Welcome Letter 130 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/KA_H2S_Welcome_Letter.docx) Elite Home to School Leaflet 330 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/KA_Home_to_School_Leaflet.pdf) #### Music for Life We offer many world class opportunities at Knutsford Academy, including the chance for your child to learn or continue to learn a musical instrument. Full details about this can be found in these documents. Once again, Knutsford Academy has been oversubscribed this year. If you would like to be added to our waiting list, then please contact us and Cheshire East Admissions with your child's details. Our Admissions Policy, Appeals process and Appeal Form can be found here [Admissions \| Knutsford Academy](https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/about-us/admissions) Our Headteacher, Mrs Key, and myself look forward to meeting you over the coming months. Mr C Parr, Assistant Headteacher ### Parents - [Year 7 Transition](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/parents/year7-transition) - [Term Dates](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/parents/termdates) - [Uniform](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/parents/dress-code) - [School Day](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/parents/school-day) - [Report Absence](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/parents/absence) - [Attendance](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/parents/attendance) - [Academy Fund](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/parents/academy-fund) - [Parent App](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/parents/parent-app) - [Safeguarding](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/parents/safeguarding) - [Mental Health](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/parents/mental-health) - [Mobile Phone Free School](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/parents/mobile-phones) - [Catering](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/parents/catering) [![](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/images/logo/KA_Logo_stacked-02_white.png)](https://tlptrust.com/) **Knutsford Academy** Bexton Road Knutsford WA16 0EA contact@knutsfordacademy.org.uk 01565 633294 ![](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/images/logo/TLP_logo_for_footer_(2).png) The Learning Partnership is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. 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