Welcome to Tuxford Academy

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to Tuxford Academy, we are delighted that you have chosen Tuxford for the next steps in your child’s education. Transition is an exciting time and we really hope that your child enjoys their first experiences of the academy and it helps to ensure a smooth transition from year 6 to year 7.

Sending your child off to secondary school can be daunting but we are confident that they will quickly settle in and enjoy their time as a member of Tuxford Academy.

Here’s to an inspiring, rewarding and successful few years.

Transition brochure

Tuxford Academy Transition Brochure 2021

Transition 2021 timeline

When?What?Details
Early MayTransition bookletThis has lots of useful information in, including details of where you can purchase your uniform.
Week of 10 MayTransition packsDelivered via primary schools/post for all students offered a place at the academy.
28 MayInformation submission deadlineParents should complete and send back all required forms by 28 May.
JunePrimary school visitsOur transition leader will visit feeder primary schools to meet with year 6 pupils, share information on transition and September and answer any pupil questions. We welcome any questions from our non-feeder primary pupils also, these may be emailed to parents@tuxford-ac.org.uk
6-9 JulyTransitionStudents will find out which college they are in on the first day of transition.

Have a look around our academy

Tuxford Academy – slideshow (video format)

SEND Welcome

Preparing for secondary school

To help prepare you for secondary school, please find a series of helpful presentations, covering various topics below..

Session 1 Being Awesome

Session 2 Unlocking Your Mind

Session 3 Dare To Take Risks

Session 4 Making The Change

Session 5 Lost But Not Lost

Session 6 Bouncebackability

Session 7 What Is Normal Anyway

Session 8 Friendships And Fallouts

Session 9 Living Well

Transition activity

2021 transition activity – Other Worlds

Who do I contact if I have further questions?

Please email any questions or queries to parents@tuxford-ac.org.uk and they will be forwarded to the relevant member of staff to get back to you.