Moving Up to Secondary School – Local Open Event Dates to Help You Decide!
12th September 2025
The move from primary to secondary school is an exciting milestone in your child’s educational journey! It’s a time of new beginnings, new friendships, and new opportunities. As parents, we understand how important it is to choose the right secondary school that fits your child’s needs and personality. That’s why attending open events can be incredibly helpful in making this big decision.
To make things easier for you, we’ve gathered information about some local secondary school open event dates. Attending these events will give you a chance to explore the schools, meet the staff, and get a feel for the environment where your child could thrive.
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School Name |
Date(s) of Open Events |
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Windsor High School and Sixth Form |
Open evenings take place on Monday 22nd and Wednesday 24th September 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Open mornings are on Tuesday 23rd and Thursday 25th September 2025 from 9:30am to 10:50am |
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Hagley Catholic High School |
Saturday 4th October 2024 - 9am until 12.30pm |
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Haybridge High School |
Thursday 18th September - 5pm-8pm |
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Leasowes High School |
Open evenings take place on Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th September 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Open mornings are on Tuesday 23rd and Thursday 25th September 2025 from 9:15am to 10:30am |
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Ormiston Forge Academy |
Thursday 25th September - 6pm-9pm Saturday 27th September - 9am-12pm |
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Pedmore High School |
Open evenings take place on Thursday 2nd October from 6pm-8.30pm Open mornings are on Tuesday 7th October and Thursday 9th October between 9am-10:15am. |
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Perryfields Academy |
Thursday 19th September - 5pm-7pm |
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St Michaels CE High School |
Open evening takes place on Wednesday 17th September from 5:30pm-8.30pm Open morning is on Thursday 18th September from 9:30am-2:30pm. |
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The Earls High School |
Open evenings take place on Tuesday 23rd and Thursday 25th September 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Open mornings are on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th September 2025 from 9:15am to 11am |
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Thorns Collegiate Academy |
Open evening takes place on Thursday 18th September from 5:30pm-8.00pm Open morning is on Saturday 20th September from 9:30am-12:30pm. |
Tips for Attending Open Events:
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Prepare questions: Ask about the school’s approach to learning, pastoral care, extracurricular opportunities, and support for transitions.
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Observe the atmosphere: Does the school feel warm and welcoming? Can you imagine your child thriving there?
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Talk to current students and staff: Get a sense of what day-to-day life at the school is like from those who know it best.
We hope this list of local open events helps guide you through the decision-making process. Each school has its own unique environment, and by visiting, you can discover which one will be the perfect fit for your child’s secondary school journey.
Best of luck on this exciting next step!