Welcome
Dear Year 6 Parents and Carers,
We are delighted to welcome you to our Ark Alexandra Academy family. This Year 6 transition web page will be updated regularly and provides Year 6 parents with a 'one stop shop' containing all the information you will need to ensure your child's transition to Ark Alexandra is as smooth as possible.
Please do not hesitate to contact us by email at admission@arkalexandra.org or by telephone at 01424 439888, should you require further assistance.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Ark Alexandra Team.
Values: Faith, Kindness, Excellence
Our values are Faith, Excellence and Kindness . They are underpinned by Agape (love) and overarched by Koinonia (community).
The foundations of these pillars are:
| Faith | Excellence | Kindness |
| Courage | Serve to Lead | Forgiveness |
| Hope | Perseverance | Compassion |
| Belief | Responsibility | Thankfulness |
| Self-control | Patience | Respect |
Year 6 Transition Timeline
| 2nd March 2026 |
National offer day |
| TBC |
Welcome letter |
| TBC |
Second letter sent to parents |
| 31st March 2026 |
Deadline for completion of school transition form |
| TBC |
Third letter sent to parents |
| 1st June 2026 - 17th July 2026 |
Welcome phone call from a member of the Ark Alexandra Academy Leadership Team |
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TBC |
Y6 SEND Induction Day |
| TBC |
Y6 Induction Day |
| TBC |
Y6 Parent Induction Evening |
| TBC |
Fourth letter sent to parents |
| Summer Break |
Summer Transition Project (English & Mathematics) |
| TBC |
Parent/student meetings with Form Tutor |
Communication
Key Contacts
Admissions Team - admission@arkalexandra.org
General Enquiries - Use our contact form for all enquiries.
Key Staff
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Staff |
William Parker Campus |
Helenswood Campus |
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Executive Principal |
Mr Spiers |
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Principal |
Mr Birks-Agnew |
Mr Ittu |
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Senior Vice Principal |
Mr Harbinson |
Mrs Buchanan |
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Vice Principal |
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Ms Underwood |
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Assistant Principal - Pastoral |
Mr Reuter Mr Elford |
Miss Lambie Mr Paterson |
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Leaders of Year 7 |
Mrs Green |
Mrs McGachy |
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Heads of Year 7 |
Miss Calder |
Mrs Archer |
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SENCo |
Mrs Atkin |
Miss Scott |
