Key Dates:
Last Day of Term: Friday 22 May
Half Term: Monday 25 May - Friday 29 May
Welcome to The Portsmouth Academy’s Year 7 Transition page. We’re delighted that your child has chosen to join us in September 2026. As students prepare to embark on the next phase of their educational journey, we understand that this can be both an exciting and anxious time for both students and parents. This page aims to provide you with an overview of the information you may need to help your child prepare for and settle into their new school.
Learn more about our school day, what to bring with you to school, and where pupils will enjoy their lunch and break times within this video.
We know that starting secondary school can be both exciting and a little nerve-wracking, and it's completely normal to have questions as September approaches.
To help you feel fully prepared and confident for the transition, we've created a simple way for you to get in touch with us. Whether you want to know more about timetables, uniform, clubs, lunches, or what the school day looks like, no question is too small.
Our aim is to make your transition to The Portsmouth Academy as smooth, stress-free and positive as possible.
Please complete the short form via the below link, and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Uniform can be purchased online from Penelope Ann School Wear or Monkhouse.
You can also visit Penelope Ann's Portsmouth Store located at:
34-36 Tangier Road
Portsmouth
PO3 6JN
Tel: 02392 666142
To be prepared for the learning day, students should have the following items every day.
The Portsmouth Academy has a cashless catering system and payments for school lunches must be made online through the school's payment system Arbor.
Childline - Visit the Childline website for advice on how to support your child with moving schools
