Welcome to our Year 6 to 7 Transition Hub for students starting in September 2026
A Message from Head of Lower School...
"I would like to extend a warm welcome to you at the start of what we are sure will be a happy and successful partnership. The transition from primary to secondary school is exciting and full of challenges and experiences for parents and children.
The Year 7 team and I cannot wait to meet all of our new students. We have a number of upcoming events designed to ease the transition period for all our students and ensure that they are ready for the challenges of high school, enjoying new friendships and the new opportunities it brings."
- Mrs E Yates, Head of Lower School
The 2026 Transition Hub
Welcome to the 2026 Transition Hub.
We hope that you will find the Hub helpful, not just now, but also as a reference guide for the future, as it sets out in some detail the way our school is organised and some of our key systems and procedures. Key Information the Hub contains includes:
- Communication Log
- Key Dates
- Parental Handbook
- Summer School 2026
- Transition Day
- Bus Timetables (current year - details for next year will be published in the Summer)
- Uniform (Including confirmation of Year 7 tie colour)
- Other Key Information
- Transition Checklist
Communication Log
Please find below details of key communication that has been sent to parents so far - this will be updated as new communication is sent.
If for any reason you have not received any of the communication listed below, please email transition@rbhs.co.uk
- Offer of Place: Email sent confirming child has been offered a place at RBHS for September 2026.
- Confirmation of Acceptance: Confirmation of Acceptance sent once our online registration form is completed.
- Launch of Transition Hub: Email to all parents on 16th March confirming that the Transition Hub is now live.
Key Upcoming Dates
- Primary School Visits: The Year 7 team will commence visits (in-person or remotely) to Primary Schools from May onwards to meet with teachers to gain key information about students. (no action is required by parents/carers or students).
- Transition Evening (Thursday, 25th June) At this event our Senior Leadership Team will be providing key information on Transition Day and the wider transition to Secondary School to parents and carers. The school will contact parents in May with further information.
- Transition Day (Wednesday, 1st July) We look forward to welcoming students to RBHS on Wednesday, 1st July for our Transition Day. Further details will be communicated at our Transition Evening but a brief overview can be found here
- Summer School (Monday, 17th - Wednesday, 19th August) We’re delighted to invite all children joining Rivington and Blackrod High School in September 2026 to our Year 7 Summer School - registration is essential - click here for further details.
- First Day of School (Wednesday, 2nd September 2026)
- 2026-27 Term Dates - please click here to view our 2026-27 term dates
If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to get in touch via email at transition@rbhs.co.uk
Student & Parental Handbook
We understand that the transition to secondary school can be both an exciting and sometimes worrying time for parents, carers and pupils. Our handbook has been designed to provide clear, helpful information to support you and your child and to make the transition as smooth and stress-free as possible.
The handbook covers:
- The School Day
- Our Values
- Our House System
- Student Support
- School Uniform
- School Footwear
- School Equipment
- Helpful Tips
Summer School 2026
A Magical Start to Your Child’s RBHS Journey – Register Now for Our Free Summer School 2026
We’re delighted to invite all children joining Rivington and Blackrod High School in September 2026 to our Year 7 Summer School, taking place from Monday 17th August to Wednesday 19th August 2026.
Our annual Summer School is a special opportunity for children joining RBHS in September 2026 and has been designed to give them a confident, happy and memorable start to secondary school.
As part of this year’s Magic and Mystery of RBHS theme, students will enjoy a range of exciting and enriching activities, giving them the chance to make new friends, meet some of their future teachers and begin to feel at home in their new school. They’ll also explore the history and values of RBHS in a fun, engaging and age-appropriate way.
Booking is essential and we’d encourage you to book early to secure your child’s place and avoid disappointment. If you have any questions, please email transition@rbhs.co.uk.
Register Now for Summer School 2026
Transition Day
All students are invited to attend our Transition Day on Wednesday, 2nd July.
Further details will be provided to parents/carers during our Transition Evening, however, please find a brief overview below.
- Transition Day will take place at our Lower School - postcode: BL6 7AW
- The School yard will be open from 8.20am and the day will begin at 8.35am. All students should arrive into the yard by 8.30am to ensure a prompt start to the day.
- Students should bring a school bag with standard basic equipment. (Pen, Pencil, Rubber etc)
- Students should wear their primary school uniform.
- We can confirm that we are happy for students to wear either their standard primary school uniform or their primary school leavers hoodies with uniform trousers or skirt to the transition day.
- No PE kit will be required on Transition Day.
- All students will be offered a free break and lunch time meal from our canteen. Students are also more than welcome to bring a packed lunch.
- School ends at 3.10pm and parents should wait outside the school gates to collect their child. Please do not enter the playground space unless invited to do so by a member of staff.
Other Key Information
The school day starts promptly at 8.40am and ends at 3.10pm.
School Uniform
As a school, we firmly believe that our school uniform at Key Stage 3 and 4 plays a valuable role in contributing to our ethos and setting an appropriate tone that supports effective teaching and learning.
Working with students, we have made a lot of progress towards achieving the consistent appearance of students in uniform across both key stages and we are keen to maintain this. Therefore, all students should wear the specified school uniform in the policy link below with names marked on each item.
Please note: Trainers, trainer look shoes, and canvas footwear is strictly not permitted under any circumstances irrespective of whether it is described as a 'school shoe' by retailers. One such shoe is the Oslo Flare by Clarks (click here to view) this type of shoe is not permitted in school.
Year 7 Tie Colour
For students starting in Year 7 in September 2026, the tie colour is GREEN. They will remain in this colour of tie throughout their time at Rivington and Blackrod High School.
Local Uniform Suppliers
- Andrew Leech Schoolwear - website: click here / telephone : 01204 697624
- Whittakers Schoolwear - website : click here / telephone : 01204 389485
- Smart Schoolwear - website : click here / telephone : 01204 392610
- Nu:uniforms – website : click here / telephone : 01257 275512
Where to purchase the RBHS School Skirt:
All Uniform Suppliers have been given the opportunity to distribute the RBHS School Skirt.
Currently the skirt is available from Nu:uniforms and from the school directly via our online School Shop
If you wish to try the school skirt on we would recommend visiting Nu:uniforms who will have sample skirts for students to try on.
View Our Uniform Policy Here >
Transition Checklist
To help you prepare for the move to secondary school, we have created a checklist. Tick off each item as you complete it.
