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
| 1st March 2025 |
Offers made from Local Authority |
| 4th March 2025 |
Welcome letter |
| 14th March 2025 |
Second letter sent to parents |
| 31st March 2025 |
Deadline for completion of school transition form |
| 19th May 2025 |
Third letter sent to parents |
| 2nd June 2025 - 18th July 2025 |
Welcome phone call from a member of the Ark Alexandra Academy Leadership Team |
| 25th June 2025 |
Y6 Information Evening |
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30th Jun 2025 |
Y6 SEND Induction Day |
| 2nd July 2025 |
Y6 Induction Day |
| 2nd July 2025 |
Y6 Parent Induction Evening |
| 11th July 2025 |
Fourth letter sent to parents |
| Summer Break | Summer Transition Project (English & Mathematics) |
| 3rd September 2025 |
Parent/student meetings with Form Tutor |
Communicaton
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 |
Dr Horton |
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Vice Principal |
Mrs Buchanan |
Ms Butters |
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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 |