Year 6 Transition

Thinking about coming to Newtown High School next year? Then here you will find all you need to know!

On this page you will find a virtual guide to each department in the school, news of upcoming transition events, our school prospectus and our digital transition guide!

Transition Team 

We have a dedicated Transition Team here at Newtown High School, you can contact us via our email address nc-transition@newtown-hs.powys.sch.uk.

It is natural to be anxious about starting Secondary School, but hopefully you will find lots of answers to questions you may have. Click on the links below to start finding answers. This page will be frequently updated throughout this academic year with news of transition events, school news and exciting new initiatives!

What should I expect?  

Your Transition journey starts with the annual school Open Evening for Year 5 and 6 students, which is the highlight of our school calendar.

Below you will find our School Prospectus and Transition Booklet, which will give you a good idea of what you can expect from life at Newtown High School.

Newtown Campus - transition booklet

How often do transition visits take place? 

Below you can see the full Transition Journey and all the fun events we have planned for you over the year! 

How do we apply for a place? 

The admissions process begins right at the very start of Year 6. An online application for a place at a Powys Secondary School has to be made between Monday, 18 September 2023 and  Friday, 10 November 2023. 

An application can be completed by visiting the Powys School Admissions Website: https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/1158/Applying-for-a-School-Place

You will then receive an email on Wednesday 1st March 2023, informing you if your child/children have been allocated a place at your first preference school.