TRANSITION FROM THE INFANT SCHOOL TO JUNIOR SCHOOL
As an all-through School, the transition from the Infant School into the Junior School is a natural and well-supported step for our current pupils. Children are already familiar with our buildings and facilities, including our off-site sports complex at Coombe Dingle, and will have met many of the specialist teachers who teach subjects such as Physical Education, Music, Computing and Art. Equally, our teachers know the children well and are able to support their individual needs, helping to ensure a smooth and confident transition.
In the Summer Term, new and existing Year 2 pupils attend a Move-On-Up Morning, where they spend time in their new Year 3 classroom and enjoy time with their peers. Current Clifton High School pupils also have the additional opportunity of spending break times in the Junior School playground ahead of September.
As children move into Year 3, they enjoy greater independence, a broader curriculum and exciting new opportunities, including modern languages taught by specialist teachers and Games lessons at Coombe Dingle. To help families prepare for this next stage, our Head of Infant and Junior School hosts a Year 2 Parent Information Evening during the Summer Term, providing an overview of life in the Junior School and what families can expect in the year ahead.
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Admissions Processes
Discover how to join Clifton High School, with guidance on visits, registration, assessments and offers at every stage of your child’s school journey.
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School Life
Explore Clifton High School's Junior School in Bristol. Independent Years 3 to 6 education with specialist teaching, small class sizes, pastoral care, outdoor learning, sport, creative arts, enrichment opportunities and a broad curriculum that inspires confidence, curiosity and a love of learning.
