Oversubscribed high school hosts another successful transition programme 

Over 200 primary school pupils attended Maghull High School for its annual Year 6 Transition Day.

During the day students spent time with their new form tutors, getting to know new friends and touring the school. They were also able to sample some taster lessons including art, design technology, science and English. 

In the evening, staff welcomed all parents and carers of future Year 7 students into school where they were able to hear from key members. They found out how staff support students’ transition and were able to meet their child’s new form tutor. 

Following this, the school’s inclusion team hosted an Enhanced Transition Day for a smaller number of students. This was held to further support their transition into secondary school. 

The successful day comes after more than 700 new admissions applications were received by the popular secondary school in Liverpool – marking another year of it being oversubscribed 

In the lead up to the Transition Day, the school’s transition coordinator visited all students who had successfully gained a place to start in September 2025. During the visit they got to know pupils in order to support them with their transition to secondary school. 

Maghull High School’s inclusion team also led meetings with individual families whose children have EHCPs. They also hosted a SEND information evening earlier in the year for all parents and carers of students with SEND joining from September 2025. 

Maghull High School’s transition programme continues throughout the summer holidays with the return over its popular Summer School. Students joining in September can access a week of Summer School which will include a range of activities including:

• A cook-off with the Food Roadshow and baking
• The chance to explore different cultures through Spanish and Chinese sessions
• Drama workshops
• Sports activities led by Everton in the Community and boxing classes with Liverpool’s own Stephen Smith

Headteacher, Mr. Kay, alongside assistant headteacher, Miss Murphy, and head of Year 7, Mrs Morgan will be attending local feeder primary schools every morning until the end of the academic year to answer any additional questions pupils and parents may have. 

The school’s next open events take place on Saturday 5 July, from 10am until 12pm and Thursday 11 September from 6pm until 8pm. Click here to find out more.