Transition to High School
New Information: Year 7 transition 2025
Our transition days will take place on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th June 2025.
Wednesday 25th June: 8.50am – 2.30pm
Thursday 26th June: 8.50am – 2.45pm
School Prospectus
St Alban's Catholic High School is a thriving and inclusive community that welcomes all students and parents. Take a look at our new prospectus to learn more about our school. We have chosen to keep our prospectus digital to support our school's eco-vision.
Open Mornings 2025
Please click the link below to view the upcoming open mornings in July. We are offering three tours per day on the 4th, 11th and 18th July. Once you have clicked the link below, scroll across in the calendar to select the month and date. Please ensure you book the spaces that you need, e.g. if you are bringing two adults and a child, please book three spaces. We are unable to hold duplicate bookings. If you book for more than one day, the latest booking will be cancelled.
Why apply to St Alban's
Our caring, Christian environment is both warm and nurturing for pupils and parents alike. We welcome applications from families across Ipswich, as we are a non-catchment school. We are the only non-private school in Ipswich, where parents and students are able to choose to join our school family.
Can my children apply for St Alban's? Click here to see our admission FAQ's and dispelled 'Myths'
Helping your child prepare to move to secondary school
Transition is a part of life we all deal with in our own ways. To try to make transition easier for both children and parents, communication is vital. It is important parents can be involved in this process alongside their children, and so we aim to make this a positive experience for all involved. Our aims and outcomes for this programme are:
- Preparation for change
- Confidence building
- Compliment their learning, social and intellectual development
- New working experiences and environments
- Working as a team
Running alongside the visits to primary schools by the Head of Year that already take place during year 6, this new transition programme gives parents the opportunity to meet some of the key staff within the Transition Team who will be supporting the children in the change from primary to secondary school.
Getting Ready to start Secondary School
Starting secondary or high school can be both exciting and a little bit scary for you and your child.
As parents and carers, preparing for this change and making sure that your child feels able to take the step from primary school can feel difficult.
However, there are many ways in which we can help our children -and ourselves – feel ready.
Find some helpful information and practical tips from Place2Be click here
Suggested Reading
BookTrust have a recommended reading list to help support your child. These books, aimed at 11-13 year old, contain themes around friendships and overcoming a variety of challenges, as well as starting at a new school. Many of them are also empowering and affirming, recognising a range of experiences. Lastly, and most importantly, they’re all fantastic reads, sure to encourage children to love books. Click here