SECONDARY TRANSFER PROCESS - YEAR 7 2026

KEY DATES

Please see below for the key upcoming dates in regards to admissions

July 2025

To find out more about music opportunities at Trinity Academy and how to apply for a music specialism place please view the Music Specialism Presentation and read the following guide:

How to apply for a Music Specialism Place

Tuesday 23rd September 2025

Open Events. There will be 3 sessions - 4:45pm / 5:45pm / 6:45pm.  Places must be booked in advance.  Please Click HERE to book.

Friday 27th September 2024 at 9am

Closing date for music specialism applications.

By 9am on Friday 26th September 2025

Music Aptitude invitations will be sent via email

Children applying to both BCCS and Trinity Academy will sit the music aptitude test at Trinity Academy this year. 

Saturday 27th September 2025 Music aptitude test takes place at Trinity Academy, Romney Avenue, Bristol, BS7 9BY.

Wednesday 15th, Thursday 16th, Friday 17th, Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st October 2025

2nd Music Aptitude Test by invitation only.

Friday 31st October 2025

Closing date for secondary transfer applications.

Monday 2nd March 2026

Offers will be sent to parents/carers by the home local authority.

June 2026

Appeals will be heard by an Independent Appeal Panel administered by Democratic Services at Bristol City Council on behalf of the school.

July 2026

Transition days for Year 6 students.

August 2026

Alleycatz uniform collection from Reception from 10am to 3pm.

August 2026

Transition holiday club for new Year 7 students only.

September 2026

Start of term for Year 7 students only.