Transition Information

We are very excited to welcome you and your child to the Cockburn School community.

This page contains links to all of the relevant information needed to begin life at Cockburn School.

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Letters Home

Our first parent/carer Transition Letter April 2026

Key Staff

• Mr J Stevens – Deputy Headteacher – SLT Transition lead
• Mr R Gloorwood – Director of Year 7
• Miss C Lang – Head of Year 7
• Mrs S Simpson – Head of Year Transition and Attendance
• Miss H Devonshire – SENDCo

Key Dates

Transition Day for new Year 7 students (2026-27):
Wednesday 1st July – 9:00am-2:15pm

Transition Parent/Carer Evening for new Year 7 parents/carers (2026-27):
Wednesday 8th July – 5:00-7:00pm  Please arrive at 5:00pm

Year 7 start date in September at Cockburn School:

Tuesday 1st September: Closed to all students

Wednesday 2nd September: Closed to all students

Thursday 3rd September:
School will start for Year 7 only at 8:25am, students can access the building from 8:00am

All of the specific information you need to prepare for life at Cockburn School can be found on the pages below.

Read a message to new parents/carers from the Executive Headteacher

Frequently Asked Questions about starting at Cockburn School

Online Safety Advice

Uniform InformationUniform should be purchased via the online shop

Please be aware if your child is staring with us in September you must purchase uniform via our online shop and not ParentPay.  Your child will be allocated a ParentPay account when they start with us in September for all future purchases.

All purchases should be made through this process and if not collected on Transition Evening, they will be available to collect from the main school office 10:00am-2:00pm from Monday 17th August 2026 to Friday 28th August 2026.
View our school uniform sizing guide

Information about Lockers_{Lockers should be purchased using the online shop}

Catering InfoHome/School Agreement

View some of our school facilities including our dining and outdoor spaces, sports facilities and the entrance to the school