Welcome to Clyst Vale!
Introduction from Dr Bawn
For students joining us in September 2023
We welcome you to attend our Open Evening on Thursday 22nd September 2022, from 6.00pm. This event is open to all students starting secondary school in September 2023 who have an interest in Clyst Vale as a prospective school.
We invite you to learn more about the ethos of our school and to visit the site and different subject departments within. We are proud to be a UNICEF Rights Respecting School. You will have a chance to learn more about this during our open evening.
In addition to the Open Evening, prospective students and their parents can also come into College and see us on a normal working day. These visits commence on Tuesday 27th September 2022 and are available every morning Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday that week, with tours of the College starting at 10.00am.
If you would like to make an appointment to join a tour, please email Claire Phillips .
The person responsible for coordinating your move from Primary to Secondary School is Miss Izzy Matthews. You can contact her at
Our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) is Louise Telford. If you need to contact her, she can be reached at She liaises directly with the Primary School SENCos regarding pupils with Special Educational Needs.
Please use this enquiry form if you have specific questions relating to Y6 Admissions:
Year 6 Admissions: Enquiry Form
Key Dates
Event | Date |
The events below are part of the transition package that we offer. We will advise of any changes as and when they are confirmed. | |
Transition Coordinator visits to feeder schools | Tbc |
Y6 Non Feeder Schools evening | Tbc |
Information packs sent to new students | May 2023 |
New Intake Induction Days | Tbc |
New Intake Parents’ Evening | Tbc |
Transition Summer School Programme: Details TBC |