Year 6 Transition
Welcome to our Yr6 transition page for pupils and parents who are considering joining us in September 2025
We’re glad you’re thinking about Sandhill View for your next steps! This page contains lots of useful information about our school.
An Introduction to Life at Sandhill View Academy
Below you’ll find some explanations of all sorts of the important things you’ll need to know about starting at Sandhill. To begin, we’ve put together a video of some of the things our students got up to in their last academic year reflecting a broad range of life at Sandhill View Academy.
Our Open Evening for this year has already happened, but if you missed it, check out this video below for some of the cool things we had to show off to future pupils.
Next, we followed Year 7 students on their first day at Sandhill View, take a look to see what to expect!
Finally you can see what a successful time at SHV looks like as we enjoy our Year 11 Class of 2023 opening their GCSE results after five years spent with us.
What We’re All About
Next you’ll find some useful links to information about Sandhill View. Click the buttons below to find out more…
Below you’ll find some frequently asked questions by new students that you might find helpful, since we know starting somewhere new can be intimidating, we try to help wherever possible.
How long is the school day?
Typically, the school day starts at 8.30 and finishes at 3:35pm. School ends earlier on a Wednesday, usually at 2:40pm for Enrichment. Please refer to ‘The School Day’ section above for more information on what our school day typically looks like..
How long are lessons & how many will there be?
Usually, lessons are one hour long. Please refer to ‘The School Day’ section above for more information on what our school day typically looks like.
How long is break & lunchtime?
Morning break is 15 minutes long and lunch is 45 minutes long.
Can I bring a packed lunch?
Yes. Students with packed lunches are welcome to eat in the school dining hall.
What do I need to bring on my first day?
You’ll need all the equipment listed here for your first day and every day when you’re at school.
Can I wear make-up or jewellery?
You may wear make-up, however, it must be subtle and not easily noticed. If it is obvious you are wearing make-up from a distance then you are wearing too much. False eye lashes, gel or fake nails and fake tan are not permitted. Jewellery is not permitted, however, we do recommend you wear an inexpensive wristwatch for good time keeping.
Can I bring my phone to school?
Mobile phones and other mobile devices are not permitted to be seen or used within school boundaries. Any phone seen will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day on Fridays only. If you fo bring a phone it should be kept turned off and in your school bag until you leave the school site.
Will I get much homework?
We believe that regular homework is very important to help you learn how to work effectively outside of the classroom. We place special emphasis on English, Science and Maths homework though you may receive homework from any of your classes. You will never receive so much homework that you will not have time to do it all and our teachers will always make sure that you have plenty of time and the understanding to complete your homework ahead of time. Monday afternoons also allow time for enrichment activities which can involve additional study or homework completion in a supportive environment.
What if I get bullied at school?
Tell us so that we can help you. Bullying is not tolerated in our school and we will do as much as we can to help you but you must tell someone first. This person could be a friend, parents/carers, their tutor, a teacher or your Head of Year.
Where do i go if I need help?
If students need help, they can go to their tutor or their Head of Year located in their year Base. Teachers are also more than willing to help with any problems you might have!
