New Intake
Important dates for students starting Year 7 in September 2022
Open Evening: Thursday 23rd September 2021. Please EITHER arrive at 6pm or 7pm.
Due to Public Health England Covid-19 advice, we are asking all parents and carers to book their visit in advance by contacting Mrs Claire Phillips.
Email:
Telephone: 01392 463919
Open Week: Monday 27th September 2021 to Friday 1st October 2021, 10am-11.30am
Welcome to Clyst Vale!
Introduction from Dr Bawn
For students joining us in September 2021
Please use this enquiry form if you have specific questions relating to Y6 Admissions:
Year 6 Admissions: Enquiry Form
There is a great deal of information on this page (below) which was prepared for the September 2020 intake; however, much of it will be relevant for our September 2021 students, too, and will be fully updated in the next couple of weeks.
Welcome
Welcome to Clyst Vale! If you are going to be joining us as a student or parent, we hope the following information will be helpful.
The person responsible for coordinating your move from Primary to Secondary School is Ms Zoe Brotherton. You can contact her at
Our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) is Mrs Gaby Long. If you need to contact her, she can be reached at She liaises directly with the Primary School SENCos regarding pupils with Special Educational Needs.
Year 7 Ambassador videos
Check out these videos of our Year 7 ambassadors talking about different aspects of life at secondary school including uniform, sport, and advice for the first day.
| Message from Izzy Matthews – Transition Coordinator | Uniform and equipment | School day routine |
|---|---|---|
| Food and the canteen | Homework and planners | Praise and behaviour |
| Schools system and ATHOS | Sport, clubs and library | Advice on what to expect on the first day |
Booklets
Please find links below to a Maths, English, and transition booklet. Students can work through the activities in these booklets to prepare for their move to secondary school. You should bring any completed work with you in September to show your teachers and tutor.
English transition booklet 2021
‘Essential Guide’ to Clyst Vale
The ‘Essential Guide’ contains everything you need to know about life at Clyst Vale, including: uniform, transport, student welfare and curriculum.
[New]CVCC Essential Guide 2021-22
Virtual Tour
Take the Clyst Vale Community College ‘Virtual Tour’ by clicking here!
Key Dates
| Event | Date |
| The events below are part of the transition package that we offer in any ordinary year. We very much hope to be able to offer all of these opportunities to our September 2021 intake, but due to current uncertainties relating to Covid-19, we are currently keeping the programme under review. We will advise of any changes as and when they are confirmed. | |
| Transition Coordinator visits to feeder schools | These have taken place remotely, via Microsoft Teams. |
| Y6 Non Feeder Schools evening | Regrettably, the decision has been made to cancel. |
| Information packs sent to new students | Week of 7th June 2021. |
| New Intake Induction Days | A Year 7 Transition Day on Tuesday September 7th will take place, with full details to follow.
This is in place of the days that usually happen at the end of the summer term. |
| New Intake Parents’ Evening | Regrettably, the decision has been made to cancel. Information will be sent to parents and carers instead. |
| A Transition Summer School Programme will be run by ‘The Big Step’ (an external company) from 23rd-27th August 2021. | |