Transition to Senior School

At Babington House, our strong relationships with pupils enable a smooth transition as the children move into Year 7 and beyond.

Year 6 pupils benefit from weekly lessons with our Senior teachers, giving them access to specialist teaching expertise while retaining the strong pastoral links and nurturing environment of the Prep School. Weekly lessons include science, drama, dance and computer science, alongside art, music, languages and PE. Our carefully planned curriculum builds confidence, curiosity and independence, providing a strong foundation for a happy and successful transition into Seniors.

We are one school, on one site and this means that our Year 7 pupils who have been with us in Prep have a seamless transition into secondary education, without anxiety or a sense of the unknown. Instead they have a sense of excitement to move onto the next stage of their schooling safe in the comfort that staff will know their name, will look after them, inspire them and know to make sure they fulfil their potential.

As part of our transition process, pupils experience a Senior school day to fully prepare them for their next chapter of their journey here at Babington. In addition, we host a welcome BBQ giving pupils and families the chance to meet each other, speak to our teachers and find out more about those important next steps as they progress into our Senior school.

There is the expectation that most students will stay after Year 6 and move into our outstanding Senior School, however a small number do move to the state grammar schools in the area. The 11+ examination is very significant and is something we have achieved remarkable success in over the years.

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