Year 6 to Year 7 Applications
Admissions to Friesland School into Year 7, up until the academic year starts, are managed by Derbyshire County Council. To apply for a place at Friesland or for more information on Derbyshire County Council’s school admissions procedures – click here (opens in new tab)
The deadline for an on-time application for entry into Year 7 in September 2024 is 31st October 2023.
Applications for in-year places should be made directly to Friesland, click here to complete the application form. You will usually be advised in writing whether a place can be offered within ten school days of making your application and at the very latest within fifteen school days.
When an application for a place at this school is unsuccessful, families are able to appeal the decision by completing this Admissions Appeals Form, click here.
Secondary application and appeals timetable
| National closing date for on-time applications | 31 October 2023
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| National offer date for all secondary schools | 1 March 2024 |
| Closing date for on-time appeals | 28 March 2024 |
| On-time appeals will be heard by
Late appeals will be heard at the same time as online appeals wherever possible or within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged. |
18 June 2024
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| Last date to submit any additional information in support of your appeal | The independent Clerk will notify you of this date, which is usually 5 days before the date of your appeal hearing |
| Decisions will be communicated in writing from the independent clerk, within 5 working days of the date of your appeal |
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| In-year appeals will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged. |
Admissions Information
Friesland School catchment area
Please click here for our Admissions Policies
Transition
Moving to secondary school is an exciting time, which can also be daunting for some students. At Friesland we provide a smooth transition from Primary School, ensuring all of our youngsters feel prepared and enthused as they enter the next phase of their educational journey with us.
Our transition team begin work on the process early in the academic year, visiting Primary Schools to meet the children and providing individual support where required. During our summer transition days the students get to know the school, their form tutor, Pastoral Leader and their new classmates. We provide students with a detailed transition pack, so that they can tell us all about themselves as well as learning all about their new school and how we work.
Once the students start in September we work with them to ensure they are prepared in order to succeed, with clear guidance on how to be a successful Friesland Student. We are aware that everyone is an individual, and put bespoke support in place throughout the transition process for those students or families who require extra guidance.
Some further detail on our transition activities:
Performing Arts
The Performing Arts team host many of our cluster schools for Year 5 Performing Arts days. Students spend time in school experiencing lessons in drama, dance and music.
Subject Visits
Throughout Year 5 and Year 6 members of staff from a wide range of subject areas visit junior schools to deliver lessons and activities.
Open Evening and Year 6 Visits
In September, Year 6 students and their parents are invited to attend our Open Evening. This provides an opportunity to visit the school, to meet staff and existing students and to discover more about the school before parents have to make their choice of Secondary School. Mrs York, our Transition Manager will also visit our cluster schools in September to discuss Friesland School life and to answer any questions the students may have.
What happens when I decide that Friesland is our choice?
Once the choice has been made and confirmed our Head of Year 7, Transition Manager and SENCo will then visit each of the students and talk to their Year 6 teacher to gather relevant information which helps inform the process of selecting new tutor groups. The majority of students will then spend two induction days at Friesland during the summer term, meeting their new Form Tutor, being with their new Form Group and experiencing two days of life at Friesland. For some selected students, a third induction day is offered. These days culminate in an evening event where parents get the opportunity to meet their child’s Form Tutor and Head of Year together with other key Friesland staff. There is also the chance to purchase equipment and uniform at this time.
If you have any questions about our transition work please do not hesitate to contact school and we will pass your enquiry onto the relevant person.
Welcome to our Y7 transition 2024 page – this is where we will post information, letters, forms and other items related to this year’s transition
Forms
Please can all families complete the relevant forms below no later than Friday 24th May, in preparation for your child’s transition to us this June.
Form: student data collection for admission
All families must complete this form before your child starts at Friesland
Form: GDPR and biometric consent
All families must complete this form before your child starts at Friesland
Form: Consent for administration of medication at school
Please only complete this form if your child will need to take medication during the school day
Letters and documents
It was great to welcome Laura back to Friesland as a current medical student. Laura shared her experiences with our aspiring year 12 medics, giving a sense of what to expect when at university and also offering tips regarding applications, admissions tests and interviews. Laura talked about the values of the National Health Service, the importance of ethics and just how much emphasis is placed upon interpersonal skills, alongside clinical and scientific understanding. Laura also underlined that medical school students mostly work hard and play hard!
We are proud of our alumni and always welcome their visits.
Thanks Laura and continued good luck with your studies.
Hello Year 6 families – we’re really looking forward to seeing you this week to welcome you to Friesland!
Some important bits of information for you to know before you arrive here on Wednesday morning:
- Please bring with you a packed lunch for Wednesday. This is because we may not have all of you set up on our tills in time for lunch on Wednesday
- You will need be dropped off at the Nursery Avenue gates between 8.30 and 8.40. Our staff and student helpers will be there to meet you
- Parents/carers – you will not be able to drive/park on to the school site. Nursery Avenue is a small and busy street at the start and end of the school day, please park on one of the adjacent streets and walk or use alternative transport if possible
- Students will be available to be picked up from 2.20
A few reminders:
University trip consent form
We are still missing about 100 of the trip consent forms for Thursday’s visit to Nottingham University. Without the form, we cannot take your child with us. Please visit the School Forms page to download the form. This can be completed digitally and returned via email. Paper copies will be available from staff on the gate on Wednesday morning
Admissions, GDPR/biometrics and medical forms
If you have not completed these yet, please do so before Wednesday – these forms are all online and available to complete on the School Forms page. The GDPR/biometrics form is particularly important as without this returned we are unable to set your child up on our tills for lunches
Parents’ evening
This takes place on Thursday, starting at 6pm. Please make your way to the school hall. Parking will be available across the school site
Many thanks to Dr Mandy Hampshire from the University of Nottingham Medical School and a local GP, for speaking to students who have expressed an interest in careers in medicine and other healthcare related professions.
Dr Hampshire gave a real insight into the interpersonal skills and academic qualities that are required in these areas and spoke about the value of work experience, volunteering and part time jobs where communication, responsibility and trust are all essential. Mandy also emphasised that there are a range of virtual work experience opportunities that students can access. Unifrog also provides work experience links and MOOCS, which are free online courses that students can engage with to build their interest, knowledge and understanding.
Students from year 10,11 and 12 asked a range of important questions and one of the central messages was that high GCSE and A Level grades are essential to gain interviews for Medical School, alongside performing strongly in the pre interview admissions tests ( either UKAT or BMAT). However, once at interview, working under time pressure, communication skills and understanding the values of the NHS are fundamental.
Dr Hampshire encouraged students and their families to visit the University of Nottingham on one of the regular Open Days to gain further insight – even if students are thinking beyond the local area.
It was also emphasised that the medical and healthcare sector is looking to recruit a diverse range of employees in terms of gender, ethnicity and age; many employees enter the sector later in life and not straight from school or further education.
Friesland sixth form supports students with applications for a wide range of medical and healthcare courses and in the last decade is proud to know that a number of alumni are doctors, nurses, vets, physiotherapists, midwives and working within other invaluable roles in this vital sector.
