Year 7 Transition Walnut Tree
We are excited to welcome you to Walton High as you begin your secondary school journey in September 2026. Starting Year 7 is a big step, and we are committed to making sure you feel supported, inspired, and ready to succeed from your very first day.
At Walton High, we want you to do well in your lessons and grow as a confident, curious, and creative young person. You will be able to explore a wide range of subjects, take part in exciting clubs and activities, and challenge yourself in new and enjoyable ways. There are also lots of opportunities for enrichment, leadership, and personal development to help you discover your strengths and interests.
We know that moving to a new school can feel exciting, and sometimes a little nerve‑wracking, but you won’t be doing it alone. Our staff and student support teams are here to guide you, answer your questions, and help you settle in quickly.
If you or your family have any questions before September, our Admissions Team is here to help at wt-admissions@wh5d.com
We can’t wait to welcome you to Walton High and look forward to helping you make a confident and successful start to Year 7 in September 2026!
Getting to know the team at Walnut Tree
See below a welcome video from the principal Mr Rowland
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The below videos are to introduce you to the SEND, Safeguarding, Transition, Pastoral teams at Walnut tree.
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/i/video/Miss_Osenton_Transition_Lead_Welcome.mp4
/i/video/Miss_Raven_Rewards_and_Safeguarding_Welcome.mp4
/i/video/Mr_Read_Safeguarding_Welcome.mp4
/i/video/Mrs_Cloke_Pastoral_Manager_Welcome.mp4
Event Calendar.
See the event calendar below for the exciting events being planned to welcome all new students to Walton High.
If there is only a month on the calendar we are still just confirming the date and will update it as soon as we have the date. If the event is applicable to you and your child you will receive an event invite through the Applicaa system for you to confirm attendance.
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Walton High’s Transition Process 2026 |
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Online Safety Event |
23rd March Event for parents to go through online safety for your children. |
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Welcome to Walnut Tree |
26th March Come and find out about our expectations and exciting opportunities, as well as speak with our teachers and students. |
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Q&A with the transition lead |
23rd April A chance to book a 10 min slot with the transitional lead to ask any questions
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Visits to Primary Schools |
May/June Walton High staff will either visit or call each Primary school to talk about your child and answer any questions prior to Transition Day. |
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Self-Regulation Day |
19th June This will be a lovely opportunity for children who next extra support to get to know the layout of the school in a small group and work with the Pastoral lead and Assistant Principal in advance of Transition Day. Pupils will be identified through primary schools |
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Supportive Transition |
23rd June Students with identified SEND needs will be invited to attend the school during the day and meet our SEND team. In addition, our pastoral team will work with families, identified through their work with primary schools, to provide an additional transition experience. This will support those students who may find transition particularly challenging. |
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Music Transition Day |
25th June This special day is designed for Year 6 students who will be joining us in Year 7 this September and who already play a musical instrument. |
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Transition Day |
2nd July Students will attend Walton High for the school day. Students will arrive from 8.45am for a 9am start and finish the day at 3.20pm |
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Meet the Tutor |
2nd July An opportunity to speak to a teacher one to one and ask any questions you have about their upcoming school experience. |
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Attendance Transition |
8th July This is for an informal coffee and discussion regarding any barriers to punctuality and attendance that your child may have from Primary school. We will have our attendance team, our mental health lead and our SENDCO available for you to discuss any concerns or worries either you or your child might have. This will be for students that primary school have highlighted as needing support with attendance. |
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Science Event |
9th July This special event is designed for Year 6 students who will be joining us in Year 7 this September. Pupils will be identified through primary schools |
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Five or Fewer Event |
June Afterschool event for those students and their parents who are coming from a school with five or fewer students. |
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Reading Transition |
June We are offering an additional experience for students who might require some support with their reading. Primary schools will be asked to indicate who would benefit from this opportunity. |
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Sport Event |
June This special event is designed for Year 6 students who will be joining us in Year 7 this September. Pupils will be identified through primary schools |
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Academic Year 2026-27 |
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New Starter Day |
3rd September 2026 The first day for our new Year 7. It is a full school day, and students should arrive at Walton High by 8.20am and will finish at 3.00 pm. |