Trafalgar Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 9AS

01206 573519

Lexden Primary School

Community, Courage, Curiosity and Commitment

Year 6 transition information

Please find below key information that has been sourced from the local secondary schools' websites for your convenience. For further information, please contact them directly.  We will update this page as further information is available.

How to apply for a Year 7 place for September 2026
Applications are dealt with by Essex County Council.  Please CLICK HERE to view the information on their website and apply.   Applications will not open until 12 September 2025.  Applications close on the 31st October 2025.
 

Philip Morant School

The school will be open from 3.45pm with the first talk at 4.00pm.
Between 4.30pm - 6.30pm you will be able to experience the wide range of facilities we are privileged to have at the school, meet our teachers and experience the learning in our different departments. Further talks will take place at 5.00pm and 6.30pm.
There will be parking at the school but we encourage parents and carers to walk or cycle to the school if they are able to as parking spaces are limited.  Please do not park in neighbouring roads.
Please use this form to book a place to hear the Headteacher's Presentation in the Q Theatre. 
You can book a place here

St Helena School

We look forward to welcoming our prospective students and parents to the St Helena School Community Open Evening on Thursday 25th September from 5.00pm to 7.00pm and to our Open Week tours on Wednesday 24th, Thursday 25th and Friday 26th September from 9.15am -10.00am.

 There is no need to book to attend our main open evening on the 25th of September 2025.

However, if you would like to attend one of our open week day tours please use this link to book your space.

The Stanway School

We warmly invite you to attend our Open Evening on on Thursday 25th September 2025 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm This is a fantastic opportunity to:

  • Explore our school: Take a guided tour of our modern facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, sports halls, and creative arts spaces.
  • Meet our students and staff: Interact with our friendly and welcoming students and learn from our experienced and dedicated teachers.
  • Discover our curriculum: Learn about our academic programs, including our GCSE options courses, vocational opportunities and extracurricular activities.
  • Experience school life: Gain valuable insights into our vibrant school community and see first-hand what makes The Stanway School a special place to learn and grow.

What to expect on the day:

  • Guided tours: Explore our school at your own pace with informative guided tours led by our students.
  • Subject presentations: Attend engaging presentations from our teachers and our students on various subjects.

More information will be coming out nearer the time, so please keep an eye out!

We look forward to welcoming you to The Stanway School!

St Benedict's Catholic College

Awaiting information.

Thomas Lord Audley School

Awaiting information.

 

Paxman Academy

Awaiting information.