Transition Information

Transition
information

Find important information about transition from Primary school to Quarrydale

Year 6 into Year 7

Every year, Quarrydale Academy is oversubscribed, receiving more applications than there are places. Under the circumstances, if you would like your child to come to Quarrydale, we would recommend that you list us as your first choice school.

Admissions to Quarrydale Academy into year 7 are managed by Nottinghamshire County Council. To apply for a place at Quarrydale or for more information on Nottinghamshire County Council’s school admissions procedures – click here

The deadline for an on-time application for entry into year 7 in September 2027 is 31st October 2026.

When a year 6 to year 7 application for a place at this school is unsuccessful, information about appealing the decision can be found here: Nottinghamshire County Council Appeals.

Secondary application and appeals timetable

Item	Date
National Closing date for on-time applications	October
National Offer date for all Secondary Schools	March
Closing Date for on-time appeals	March
On-time appeals will be heard by	TBC
Late appeals will be heard at the same time as online appeals wherever possible or within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged	June
Last Date to submit any additional information in support of your appeal	The independent Clerk will notify you of this date, which is usually 5 days before the date of your appeal hearing
Decisions will be communicated in writing from the independent clerk, within 5 working days of the date of your appeal wherever possible. In-year appeals will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.

Transition to Quarrydale Academy

We have very close links with our designated link primary schools. Each student in Year 6 will experience two full days at Quarrydale Academy doing a range of interesting activities. All children from non-partner primary schools are included in these arrangements.