Step Up Transition Programme

Welcome to Step Up to Salford City Academy

Salford City Academy is a welcoming, ambitious, and nurturing secondary school that seeks to give students a genuine enjoyment of learning. Guided by our REACT values of Responsibility, Excellence, Aspiration, Commitment and Teamwork, we have a relentless drive to ensure the best possible education for our students.

We are proud to have established a culture of high expectations and high aspirations, and through a broad curriculum and extracurricular programme, we aim to give our students every opportunity to gain the skills, knowledge, and experiences they need to become caring and confident citizens of tomorrow.

We know that a successful transition into Year 7 starts early through positive relationships with our local primary schools and the offer of an engaging, nurturing programme to prepare your students for the next stage of their education.

If you would like more information about our transition programme, please don't hesitate to contact us:

Email: sarah.johnson@salfordcity-academy.org

Call: 0161 789 5359

We believe that the earlier your child engages with secondary school, the better they will settle into secondary school in Year 7.  In Year 4, we invite Year 4 to take part in fun events throughout the year as an introduction to the school.

Our StepUp Programme provides a fully immersive experience at Salford City Academy for your child starting from Year 5.

Students have the chance to experience secondary school subjects in fun, engaging workshops at Salford City Academy. They try subjects they may not have encountered in primary school, such as Technology, Drama, and Science. They also meet staff members and get experience a larger learning environment.

On completion of each workshop, students receive a certificate to celebrate their attendance at the academy.

In the Autumn term of Year 6, you need to apply for your child’s secondary school place.

Open Evening – 2nd October 2025 4.30pm-7pm

We kick off Year 6 with an exciting Open Evening event in October, which we encourage you and your child to attend.  This is a great opportunity for you and your child to experience what makes Salford City Academy unique, to ask any questions, and meet our staff and students!

Application Window – 1st September to 31st October 2025

Applications open on the 1st September 2025 and close on 31st October 2025.  You can apply for your place at Salford City Academy on the Salford City Council website here.  If you need any support with your application, please contact Mrs Johnson at sarah.johnson@salfordcity-academy.org.

National Offer Day

National Offer Day is on 2nd March 2026.  On this day, all parents are notified which school their child has been allocated to.  You will have until 15th March 2026 to accept your child’s place.

Once you have accepted your child's place at Salford City Academy, we will begin to work with you and your child to get them high school ready!