We are delighted that your child will be joining us here at Backwell School in September 2024.

This webpage contains important information about your child’s transition to secondary school, which we hope will be a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Please take a few moments to read the communications we send you, the documents below, and the rest of our website to familiarise yourself and your child with life at Backwell School. 

Induction Day - Tuesday 2 July 2024

As part of our transition programme for students joining Year 7 at Backwell, we held our Induction Day on Tuesday 2 July 2024 from 9.00 am - 2.45 pm.  The children engaged in a range of taster activities and met key members of staff, they also found out what tutor group they would be in.

Our Educational Support Department ran an induction session for vulnerable students (as identified by their primary school).

Parents’ Induction Information Evening

New Year 7 parents attended an Induction Information Evening on Thursday 4 July 2024.

Tutor Groups

 

Virtual Tour of Backwell School

 

Uniform Guidance and other Key Documents

Please use the documents below to find out more about our uniform expectations, the School Charter, and a copy of recent communications sent to new parents.

Second-hand uniform sale

The Backwell School Association (BSA) held a second-hand uniform sale on Thursday 4 July, 4.30 pm - 6.00 pm in the Sixth Form Theatre, prior to the induction session for parents (detailed above).

Items were £5 each and cash or card payments were accepted; all proceeds go to the BSA, which is the PTA charity raising money for Backwell School.  

Click here to read about our Uniform and Equipment expectations

Click here to view a video from Price and Buckland on how to measure your child for their school uniform.

Explore 2024

SHINE holds three days of activities on the school site during the summer holidays: Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 July. These activities are exclusively for those joining us in Year 7 in September 2024.

The children will be encouraged to try new activities, make new friends and increase their confidence before joining us in September.

The cost is £98.00 per child for all three days. Places are limited to 120 pupils.

 

Further Communications to follow

We will be contacting parents again over the coming weeks and months with reminders and further information including:

• Applying for Music Lessons
• Applying for Out of Catchment Coach Services (for those living in Bristol and Long Ashton)