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title: "Transitions"
url: "https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/parents/transitions"
school: "Oakfield Academy"
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# Transitions

#### **At Oakfield we aim to provide a smooth middle school transition, into year 5 and on-wards**

#### **from year 8.**

**New year 5 pupils:** pupils joining us in year 5 are eased into life at the Academy, with regular visits made by year 5 staff to First Schools as well as opportunities to work alongside our current pupils here at Oakfield; before joining us in year 5.

**Some of our main transition events for Year 4 pupils 2024/2025**

- Welcome Evening –**Tuesday 29th June 2026**
- Transfer Day --**Wednesday 1st July 2026 (Year 4 pupils from first schools will visit year 5 for the day), please visit our Individual Year group pages to see our current tutors & a tour of our site .
- Current Year 5,6 & 7 pupils are to arrive at the normal time and  will spend the day in their new September classes

**Year 8 leavers:**

Year 8 Options evening at Frome College - TBA

Year 8 CATS tests at Frome College - TBA

Admission guides for 2026 can be found on the Somerset County Council website - [www.somerset.gov.uk/admissions](http://www.somerset.gov.uk/admissions)

Frome College Welcome Evening for parents - **TBA**

We are committed to ensuring that our year 8 pupils are fully prepared for their transition to Frome College. To do this, we work alongside the College staff to provide visits and options events that take place, both at the college and at Oakfield. Please check our **[website calendar](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/calendar)** for dates relating to year 8 transition events. To view Frome Colleges website click here. [https://www.fromecollege.org](https://www.fromecollege.org/)

### Parents

- [Admissions](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/parents/admissions)
- [Arbor-Parent Portal](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/parents/arbor-parent-portal)
- [Attendance](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/parents/attendance)
- [Clubs ](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/parents/clubs)
- [Fundraisers](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/parents/fundraisers)
- Enrichment
- [Homework](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/parents/homework)
- [Internet Safety](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/parents/internet-safety)
- [Mobile Phones](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/parents/mobile-phones)
- [Ofsted Report](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/parents/ofsted-report)
- [Parents Evenings](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/parents/parents-evenings)
- Parent Pay
- [Pastoral Care & Safeguarding](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/parents/pastoral-care)
- [SEND](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/parents/send)
- [Transitions](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/parents/transitions)
- [Transport](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/parents/transport)
- [Useful links](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/parents/community-links)

### Contact Us

**Oakfield Academy**
Oakfield Road

Frome
Somerset
BA11 4JF
Tel: 01373462539

### Useful Links

- [The Oakfield Infinity Curriculum](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/academy/curriculum/the-oakfield-infinity-curriculum)
- [Parents Evenings](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/parents/parents-evenings)
- [Oakfield Policies](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/academy/policies)
- [SEND Guidance](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/parents/send)

- [Newsletters](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/whats-on/newsletters)
- [Term Dates](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/termdates)
- [Attendance Matters](https://www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/parents/attendance/attendance-matters)

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