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Year 6 into 7 - Primary Transition
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your child to Clacton County High School (CCHS). We look forward to working closely with you over the next few years.
Our Transition Team will be visiting each of our feeder Primary schools during May to talk to those Year 6 students who will be joining CCHS in September 2026. They will talk about school and what students should expect. There will also an opportunity to answer any questions that the students may have.
Important Dates for the Diary
Thursday, 25th June - Year 6 Induction Day
Our new Year 7 students are invited to join us for their Induction day on Thursday 25th June when they will get the chance to have a guided tour of the school and get to do some sample lessons. Throughout the day they will be able to talk to some of our current Year 7 students, who were in their position this time last year, and can tell you more about life at CCHS. They will also meet some of the adults in the school who will help and support them throughout their time with us. We will also be distributing this year's 'CCHS Year 6 into Year 7 Induction Booklet' that will provide more information about our school and what to expect to help prepare them for starting their secondary education at CCHS in September.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email CCHS and a member of the Transition Team will respond:
Transition Enquiry
CCHS Free School Meals - Online Application
NB. If your child received 'Free School Meals' at Primary School you must re-apply using our Online Application
(This is different to the Essex County Council FSM application, as we use an alternative provider)
CCHS Arbor Portal - How to Guide
ArborPay - Cashless Catering - How to GuideInstrumental Lessons at CCHS from Essex Music Services
Sizing in School
Anglia Sports and Schoolwear are offering the opportunity to size up and/or purchase uniforms at Clacton County High School on Monday, 27th July between 11.30am – 2.00pm.
ENTER VIA THE MAIN SCHOOL DRIVE and follow the signs to the gym (entering through doors from the school field).
Please note that the Year 7 tie will have a red stripe for the 2026 intake.
PE polo shirts are navy blue - with or without the CCHS logo
(White polo shirts are not part of the CCHS PE kit)
Wedesday 2nd September 2026
The first day at CCHS for our new year 7 students will serve as an additional induction to the school.
Year 7 will be the only year group present in school on this day.
The school gates are open from 8.15am
Students can arrive or leave by either of the school entrances - the main Walton Road entrance or the Leisure Centre entrance (at the top of the car park by the Cricket Club).
Parents should not enter the school site when dropping off or collecting their child.
Please ensure that you pre-arrange a meeting point outside of the school grounds, where you will meet your child at the end of school.
Students should arrive at school by 8.40am – meet on the outside basketball courts ready for a 8.45am start; exactly as on their Year 7 Induction Day. Staff will direct students to where they need to go.
Please remember that students need to bring a school bag containing: a reading book, a pencil case with a selection of pens and pencils, a drinking bottle and a packed lunch (if required).
If you intend for your child to purchase food at Clouds Restaurant or our Snack Counter, please ensure that their ArborPay 'Dinners' account has funds for them to spend. Those entitled to Free School Meals (FSM) have their account pre-loaded with £3 a day (parents will not see this amount on their ArborPay accounts although can add to their allowance by adding funds to their ArborPay 'Dinners' account). Please remember that parents need to re-apply for their child's FSM entitlement; ensure apply early to allow plenty of time for your application to be processed. - see our 'Parent Information' page.
We will take formal photographs on the first day.
School will finish at 3.10pm
Our uniform supplier details are:
Anglia Sports and Schoolwear Ltd
Email: sales@angliasportsandschoolwear.co.uk
Telephone: 01255 474550
Fax: 01255 474570
Why am I in a different form to my friends?
Form time only lasts for 20 minutes each morning. The rest of the day you will learn with different students in many of your lessons. When you join secondary school, it is an ideal time to enlarge your friendship group - you will make new friends very quickly.
How are the form groups decided?
We have over 310 new Year 7 students to place into form groups. Year 7 is split, roughly in half, into two teaching bands - X-Band and Y-Band. We have six form groups in X-Band and six form groups in Y-Band. Students are assigned one of the twelve mixed ability form groups.
How do I pay for a school dinner or school trip?
The school is cashless. All students have a ArborPay account where money for meals, drinks and school trips or events is added by parents and carers.
Students receive their own 'payment' card, linked to their account, and is scanned at the tills in the Clouds Refrectory to pay for any meals or refreshments.
What are the rules on mobile phone?
Not Seen - Not Heard
You are welcome to come to and from school with your mobile phone. Once you are on the school site mobile phones are to be switched off and out of sight please. This applies throughout the whole day including social times. Consequences follow if this requirement is not followed.
How will I find my way around school?
You will have a tour of the school on your induction day in June. We’ll also remind you on your the first day in September. It won’t take long to work out where things are.
As a rule single-digit room numbers are on the ground floor and double-digit numbers are on the first floor; A-Block is different with all the rooms on the ground floor.
The 'Joining Year 7 Student Guide' includes a map of the school, including room numbers. This will be issued during the Induction Day on 25th June.
