Success Stories

Starting a new school can be a daunting experience for young people, here at Bishop Barrington Academy we try to ensure a smooth transition from primary school for all our students. With activities ranging from transition days, summer school and our new Barrington Way introduction, pupils settle quickly and calmly.

Below are some of the comments the current Year 7 have made about settling into their new school.

“It was a very big change coming from primary school to secondary school.  You learn a lot more here and do a lot more. It’s so fun.  When I started Bishop Barrington Academy it was a big change but the teachers took me in and helped me with everything.”
— Amber N

“All the teachers here are really nice and they showed us around, explained all the things we wanted and needed to know about the school, and are always there to help if we are not sure about something. That made a big difference for lots of us and helped us all settle in quickly.The RISE values help us know and learn about ourselves and we get rewarded if we demonstrate any of these values in lessons or on the yard.”
— Oliver K

“During transition from primary school to secondary school, Bishop Barrington Academy has taught me to be confident and follow the RISE values.  The teachers are really supportive and help you when you are finding it hard.”
— Lucy F

“I have loved my time so far at Bishop Barrington Academy. I attended the summer school before I came and the RISE values are in place to support you.  I really like my teachers in every subject and my form tutor is great! They have supported me throughout the whole transition from primary to secondary school.”
— Kaiden C

“Bishop Barrington Acdemy has helped me to understand that I can succeed and be myself.  It has also brought me lots of confidence when around others. At summer school, I went around the school and met some teachers and that has really helped me settle in to the school nicely as well as knowing some teachers names!”
— Jack G

“When I came to Bishop Barrington I was amazed at how much better I feel here.  I love how everybody supports you and how there are lots of opportunities for people to express themselves and show autonomy. You make lots of new friends and use the RISE values to help you on your journey.  I really like the rewards for the way you work and act and that you get rewarded for doing the right things, even the small acts get rewarded.”
— Evie S