New Intake

New Intake September 2024

Moving up to secondary school can be an emotional time for pupils. Some feel positively about it and can’t wait to start; others are more anxious and nervous. We have therefore put together a comprehensive transition process that ensures that the move between primary and secondary school is a supported, personalised, and smooth process that recognises the needs of each individual pupil.

Important Upcoming Dates:

– Transition Coordinator visits to feeder schools – Various Dates in May

– Information packs sent to new students – May

– Y6 Non Feeder Schools evening – June

– New Intake Induction Days –  July

– New Intake Parents Evening – July

– The Big Step Transition Programme at Clyst Vale: 19th – 23rd August 2024

– Open Evening (for 2025/2026 intake) – Tuesday 17th September 2024

      – 6pm – Presentation from the Principal of the College in the main hall

                       Departments open throughout the College 

      – 7pm –  Repeat of the Principal’s presentation

      – 8pm – Close

If you are unable to attend our Open Evening please contact to arrange an alternative time to visit Clyst Vale. There will be a limited number of tours week beginning 23rd September 2024.

Further information relating to the September 2024 intake can be found via the links below:


Welcome Letter to Parents March 2024

The Big Step – Letter to Parents 2024

 Clyst Vale Community College / The Big Step – Transition Programme 2024

The CVCC Essential Guide

Y6 Invitation Letter

Home College Agreement

S11 – 1, 2 & 3 Consents

Student Network Policy

In Year Secondary Transport

Code of Conduct School Transport

CVCC Price Guide 

CVCC Student Guide

New Intake Newsletter July 2024

General transition queries should be directed to :

Izzy Matthews, Transition Co-ordinator