Transition
Welcome to Leeds West Academy! Congratulations on gaining a place at our academy, a transformational place of learning at the heart of its community. We are really looking forward to you joining the academy.
Leeds West Academy is a great place to learn, make new friends, and take part in an array of extracurricular activities, whatever your interests might be.
We have created a Transition Guide which you will receive on transition evening on 19th June. We hope the guide will answer lots of questions you may have about starting with us.
If you don’t already, you can also join us on social media: Facebook and Twitter.
Registration
We have lots of plans for you in the coming months, but before we can get started, parents* need to confirm your place by completing an online registration form. Your confirmation is due by the Friday 14th March 2025.
The online registration form will need to be completed by the main parent*. You will be asked to provide important information which we will store in our records under the GDPR guidelines upheld by the academy. If you’re unable to fill in the forms online, please call us to arrange a time to fill them in at the academy. We’re happy to help.
The link to the form is included in the letter your received on 3rd March 2025.
Transition Day - 3rd July 2025
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Key Dates
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Friday 14th March 2025 |
Last day to confirm your place by clicking on the link in your letter. |
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Monday 3rd March – Friday 23rd May 2025 |
Inclusion Team visits to primary schools |
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Thursday 19th June 2025 |
Compulsory Transition Evening for parents and students at 5pm |
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Thursday 3rd July 2025 |
Transition Day |
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Wednesday 3rd September 2025 |
First day of school for Year 7 only |
Links to important docs/videos:
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LWA Uniform: |
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Supporting Documents |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Will I be in a form with my friends from primary school?
We do our best to to place students in forms with their friends, however it is not always possible for students to be matched. However, when there are numerous students joining Leeds West Academy from a primary school, we try to ensure students are in a form with a familiar face.
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Can I use my phone in school?
Mobile phones are not allowed to be used in the academy. Students who bring their mobile phones to school must ensure that their mobile phone is turned off and in the bottom of a school bag.
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Can I buy breakfast at school?
We have free toast and juice every morning and the canteen is open from 8:05am-8.20am.
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How do I buy food at school?
Parents/carers should download the Arbor app which will allow you to top up students' accounts. This means that instead of cash, biometric (fingerprints) identification is used. This helps to keep queues moving faster, allowing students more time to eat.
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Will I be able to use a locker?
Lockers are available at the cost of £10 deposit for a key. This deposit will be returned on receipt of the key and subject to returning the locker in an appropriate condition. Your child can enquire about a locker at our Student Reception when they commence Leeds West Academy.
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What happens if I am late to school?
You will receive a written comment in your planner. You must be in your Form Room for 8.25am. You will receive a 30 minute detention on the same day.
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Who can I go to if I need help?
Your Form Tutor will be your first point of contact who you will see every day if you have any concerns. You will also have a team of Pastoral staff who will be there to support you such as your year Student Support Officer and your Year Manager. We also have our Inclusion Team which includes our SEND and Nurture staff. We also have a Safeguarding Team who can support and make referrals to external agencies if needed.
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What is the Student Planner?
Every student will be issued with a timetable and a student planner on their first day in September. The planner is used to record homework, to communicate with parents, to review progress and to record rewards and consequences. We ask all parents to regularly check planners and sign them each week. Students are expected to have their planners with them at all times. The planner also provides key information about the Academy, providing a useful source of information for parents and students.
As the planner is an essential element of the home school partnership the expectation is that it remains graffiti free. If a child is found to have put graffiti on their planner they will need to purchase another at the cost of £5 from the Student Reception.
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What are the Core Values and Expectations?
At the centre of Leeds West Academy life are 3 Core Values: Care, Commitment and Community.
These Core Values underpin everything we do on a daily basis, ensuring that all students and staff know the role that they have to play in both our school and wider community as a whole. We expect everyone at Leeds West Academy to follow three simple rules; Be Ready. Be Respectful. Be Safe.