Transition
Transition to Year 7 September 2026
Making the transition from primary to secondary school can be daunting, but we know that the quicker students adjust to their new surroundings, the sooner they will be able to achieve their potential.
To welcome our new Year 7s, and to ensure that their transition from primary to secondary is a successful one, our unique transition programme starts the moment every young person is offered a place at Bishop Douglass, aiming to provide assurance to all students and help them to feel supported throughout the transition process.
We look forward to welcoming you to our school over the summer term, and if you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please do not hesitate to book a tour or phone call with a member of the senior leadership team. If you have not been offered a place at Bishop Douglass but are interested in finding out more, please contact the school using the details below.
Telephone: 020 8444 5211
Email: schooladmin@bishopdouglass.barnet.sch.uk
To book a tour of the school, please email schooladmin@bishopdouglass.barnet.sch.uk or call 0208 4445211.
Transition Programme 2026
Our unique transition programme begins in March and is designed to help us get to know one another so that you feel confident and settled long before your first day at Bishop Douglass.
March
Our Transition Programme starts on Tuesday 11 March with our annual Welcome Event. This is a fantastic opportunity to begin building friendships, explore your new surroundings, meet teachers, and enjoy taster sessions in your new subjects.
April
From April and throughout the summer term, a member of the Bishop Douglass team will visit you in your primary school to learn a little more about you.
May
In May, your personalised New Year 7 Guide will arrive. It’s packed with useful information, timings of the day, equipment, uniform, top tips, and a real insight into student life at Bishop Douglass.
June
Join us for our annual Team Building Event: an afternoon of fun activities and another chance to get to know your peers and teachers before Induction Day.
July
In July, all new Year 7 pupils will spend a full day in school. You’ll tour the building, meet your new tutor and classmates, and begin to discover what secondary school life is like and what you can look forward to.
August
Our highly anticipated Summer School takes place this month, stay tuned for further details.
September
It’s finally here! Your first day at Bishop Douglass will be a Year 7–only day, giving you time to settle in, find your way around, and meet your classmates and teachers, with plenty of exciting activities to help you feel at home from the very start.
