Thanks to Wendy Varley for gathering together this useful information for parents. Ed
Parents of pupils transferring to Isle of Wight secondary schools for Year 7 in September 2013 (that is, those currently in Year 6 of primary school) have until 31st October to complete their admissions forms. The Council has published information about admissions, including online forms.
To give you an idea of what the schools are like, check out the open days for Year 6 pupils and their parents. Here’s a round-up of those we’re aware of:
Cowes Enterprise College
Thursday 27th September, 5.30–6.30pm.
Christ the King College
Tuesday 2nd October (evening); plus open mornings to see the school in action on Wednesday 3rd, Thursday 4th, and Friday 5th of October.
Ryde Academy
Thursday 4 October, 4–7pm.
Carisbrooke College
Wednesday 10 October, 5–8pm;
plus open mornings to see the school in action on Tuesday 9th and Friday 12th October, 9.30am–12 noon.
Sandown Bay Academy
Thursday 11 October, 5–7.30pm
Medina College
Thursday 18 October, 6–8.30pm; plus open mornings to see the school in action on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th October, 9.30–12.30 (contact the school to book a slot).
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