Welcome
We know that starting at a new school can be a scary thing so we are working hard behind the scenes to produce lots of helpful information to try and make the experience a little easier. We are busy getting everything updated for our 2025/26 cohort. Keep an eye on this page over the coming weeks as we add resources for you.
Most importantly though:
2024 Updates
19/03/2025
We are looking forward to welcoming students to our Transition Days on Wednesday 2nd July and Thursday 3rd July. We also look forward to welcoming parents/carers and students to our Transition Evening on Tuesday 1st July. More details about this will be emailed to you nearer to the dates along with links to our online application system which will aid the September transition.
Getting Around
Moving around a new school can be a daunting task! Here's some useful facts to help you navigate our school and you can also check out our downloadable site map here
- Our site consists of 5 blocks
- Classrooms are either upstairs (Upper) or downstairs (Lower)
- All classrooms are named with a 4 character code
- Which block it is in
- Whether it is upstairs (U) or downstairs (L)
- How far around the corridoor it is
So, for example, a classroom with code 3U23 is in Block 3, Upstairs and the 23 classroom along
Don't worry, as you move around the site you will soon pick up where your classrooms are!
Uniform
One of the best ways to get off to a good start at a new school and to give yourself that little burst of confidence is to make sure you're wearing the correct clothes. Check out our uniform page to see what you can and can't wear at Ken Stimpson and if in doubt check with your Tutor first!
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Equipment
Have you got the right equipment? Check out our equipment checklist to make sure you have everything you need for that first day
Lunch
Students have the option of either bringing a packed lunch from home or buying food from our school canteen. You can find out more about our canteen services and cashless catering here.
IT Services
During your time at Ken Stimpson you will rely heavily on our IT equipment and services. When you first join us you will be issued with a school Username and Password. This will allow you to access everything you need. Should you require any support with our systems do feel free to pop along to the IT Services office where we will give you the help you need or ask your teacher to contact us.
Find out more about our IT services here.
Bikes
If you are cycling to school you will need to ensure you have a good bike lock and a helmet. You can lock your bike at the front of the school where it can be collected at the end of the day.