Welcome from Mrs Parkinson (Head of Year 7 & Transition Coordinator)
We are delighted that your child will be joining Archbishop Temple Church of England High School in September.
We know that the time between accepting your place with us and starting in September can be worrying, so it is our aim to ensure that your child feels supported throughout their transition and that their move to secondary school goes as smoothly as possible. Teachers and pupils alike, are looking forward to making you feel a welcome part of our school community.
This page is to give you some reassurance and let you know what will happen next:
- March-June: Primary schools
Once we have all the acceptance forms, Archbishop Temple Church of England High School staff will contact your child’s school. This is a chance for us to pass on information about the school and gather relevant information to support your child’s transition. We have a dedicated year 7 team, and one of us will visit your child in their primary setting. Where possible, we will incorporate our current Year 7 pupils in visits, so that the children can hear about life at Archbishop Temple from a pupil's perspective, and someone who has recently been on the journey from primary, to high school.
- 3rd July – Primary Taster Day
This will be an opportunity for your child to visit the school and experience some of the lessons, activities and daily routines of secondary school. Further information on this will be sent out in due course.
We will write to you again at the end of term with details of how to book on to the Year 7 Welcome Eucharist in September.
You will be invited to attend a Year 7 Welcome Evening following Primary Taster Day on Thursday 3rd July 2025.
If you have any questions related to starting with us, please contact us by using the contact form.
As a school community, we would like to welcome you into our family. We are looking forward to meeting you in September!
On transition day, you will receive a copy of After the War by Tom Palmer. This is a beautifully told novel of friendship and belonging, inspired by the incredible true story of the Windermere Boys. In year 7, you will visit From Auschwitz to Ambleside at the Lake District Holocaust Project.
You will receive a copy of the year 6 transition booklet on your taster day. It is designed to aid your transition into secondary school, prepare you for the lessons, and answer any questions you may have. Bring this booklet on your first day in school and hand in to your form tutor.
Year 6 Transition Booklet
Below, you will find a copy of the Pocket Guide to Archbishop Temple Church of England High School. You will receive this when Mrs Parkinson visits you at your primary school.
Preparing for High School
Useful Links and Information
County Council’s School and Transport Information
We look forward to working alongside you and your child.
Mrs R. Parkinson
Year 7 Transition Coordinator
Please take time to look through these documents. They contain a lot of important information you will need before your child starts with us in September.
School is open from 8am to 4.30pm each day. Our school library is supervised from 2.50pm to 4.30pm from Monday to Thursday every week during term time.
Chaplain Jo welcome our new pupils to Archbishop Temple Church of England High School.
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Mrs Jimenez 7L |
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Hi I am Mrs Jimenez. I am the form tutor of 7L and I teach languages. In my spare time I enjoy swimming, running and visiting my family in Spain. I look forward to seeing you in September. |
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Miss Bevins 7I |
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Hi - I'm Miss Bevins. I am the form tutor for 7I. I teach English. In my spare time, I love reading, spending time with family (and my cats!), and camping. I look forward to getting to know you in September! |
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Ms Murphy 7G |
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Hello, I am the form tutor for 7G. I teach Art which is where you'll find me most of the time! In my spare time I enjoy being outdoors and pottering in my greenhouse. I look forward to meeting you in September. |
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Mr Ranson 7H |
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Hello, I am Mr Ranson, the form tutor for 7H. I'm one of the Maths teachers in school. I hope you are excited to join Archbishop, and I'm looking forward to welcoming you in September and to helping you have a successful Year 7.
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7T
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Hello, I’m Mr Taylor and I’ll be your form tutor in 7T. I teach Design and Technology, as well as Food and Nutrition. I enjoy designing and making things, and cooking up interesting and nutritious dishes. I’m always up for a challenge – whether it’s solving problems, being creative, or helping students bring their ideas to life. Outside of school, I like playing football, golf and going on walks with my family. I’m looking forward to meeting you in September and starting this exciting journey together at Archbishop Temple. |
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7U |
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I am the form tutor for 7U and I teach Maths. In my spare time, I love playing hockey, walking my dogs and travelling. I'm excited to get to know you all in September! |
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Mrs Fawcett 7P |
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Hi- I am Mrs Fawcett, the form tutor for 7P. I teach RE and PSHE. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with family and friends and spent lots of my spare time watching and cheering on my children playing football! I can't wait to get to know you all and for us to work together to be a fabulous form! |
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