Transition

We are a local authority school in Farnborough, committed to inclusive education within a vibrant, ambitious, dedicated learning environment.

At Cove School there are highly qualified, specialist teachers in all curriculum areas ready and eager to deliver a broad and deep learning experience for your child.  We pride ourselves on creating a learning environment where every child feels happy, secure, cared for and respected.

Cove School gives a warm welcome to pupils, staff and visitors. Senior leaders and governors set high standards. Staff care about the pupils and do not give up on them

 - Ofsted 2020

Behaviour at social times is typically calm and lessons are focused

 - Ofsted 2025

In order to give families an informed choice about the next step and show off our school to the local community, we hold a number of Open Mornings and an Open Evening in the first few weeks of the Autumn Term. Further details about Open Evening and Open Mornings can be found here: Cove School Open Evening and Mornings 2026 - Announcements - Cove School
 

Please take a look at our School Prospectus:

School Prospectus

New Intake Information

We are excited to welcome our new cohort of Year 7's in September 2027. If a student has been offered and accepts their place at Cove School, a transition pack will be sent to each family in the Spring Term with key information and online forms for completing which will need to be completed prior to the end of the current academic year.

Our transition team will visit with our feeder junior schools. During this time, they will meet with your child and their teachers and begin to build a learning profile, ascertain any support required and establish who is in their friendship groups. If your child is joining us from a school outside of the local area, then the transition team will contact these schools and your child will be invited into school for an additional visit, with other children in a similar position.
 

Student Transition Day | Thursday 1st July 2027

• In June/July students are invited to ‘Taster Sessions’ for an hour at the end of the school day, for a range of different subjects. This is a great opportunity for students to get to know key staff, meet new friends and enjoy fun activities. This helps students to be more confident when coming to the full day on Transition Day.

• In July all students will spend a ‘Transition’ day at Cove School where they will take part in sample lessons, meet new friends, their form tutor and enjoy some teambuilding activities.

• If additional transition visits are needed, please get in touch, this can easily be arranged and you are very welcome to visit. 

Parent Information Evening | Thursday 24th June 2027

• This evening provides parents with the opportunity to meet the Senior Leadership Team, Head of Year, Assistant Head of Year plus answer any questions you might have.