Key Dates

Key Dates 2026

Date

Transition Events 

End of March 

Data received by The Bulmershe School of those students who have been allocated a place from September 2025. After the Easter holidays a 'Welcome Letter’ is sent to parents /carers welcoming their child to The Bulmershe School.

May - June 2026

Primary School Visits

A member of the Bulmershe Transition Team will visit your Child's primary school to find out all about them

23rd and 24th June 2026

 

Year 6 Transition Days

8.40am - 2.00pm

Your child will be invited to spend two days at our school. They will meet new friends, find their way around the campus and try some exciting lessons. More details will follow soon.

 

9th July 2026

 

Rising Year 7 Evening

6.00pm - 7.30pm

An evening for parents/carers and students to meet the Headteacher, the Head of Year 7 and your child’s new Tutor. You can also view the school uniform and PE kit.

 

w/c 13th July 2026

Telephone Call 

If you feel you need to speak to someone further about your child before they start, we will be offering 1-2-1 telephone calls during this time, to share information you think we should know and discuss any further questions you may have.

11th and 12th August 2026

School Shop open to purchase uniform
10am - 2pm

We hold a limited stock of uniform to purchase, this includes - blazers, school jumper, school tie, PE t shirt, rugby top, red football socks, mouth guards  (we also hold a small selection of pre-loved blazers) Please note we are unable to accept cash.

A full selection of our uniform is available online with Stevensons at https://www.stevensons.co.uk

Stevensons also have a shop in Reading at 4 Chatham Place, Reading, RG1 7AR - open every Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday - 9.30am to 5pm

3rd Sept 2026

First Day of School (Year 7 and 12 only)

Welcome year 7