YEAR 6 TRANSITION
Welcome to the Meols Cop Family! This page will give you all the information you need as you start your transition from Primary School to Meols Cop High School.
We are really looking forward to meeting you and your families in the coming months and sharing the exciting opportunities we have planned for you at Meols Cop. Over the next few months you will start to receive further information regarding the transition from Year 6 to starting Meols Cop. In the mean time, below is some information you might find useful.
If your child was unsuccesful in being allocated a place at Meols Cop and you would like to appeal, this will dealt directly with Sefton. The school does not have any input or say in the admissions process. Please click here to be directed to the Sefton admissions webpage.
Transition Videos
YEAR 6 TRANSITION Additional Information
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY
| ASPIRE | 08.50 - 09.15 |
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| Period 1 | 09.15 - 10.15 |
| Period 2 | 10.15 - 11.15 |
| BREAK | 11.15 - 11.30 |
| Period 3 | 11.30 - 12.30 |
| Period 4 | 12.30 - 13.30 |
| Lunch | 13.30 - 14.10 |
| Period 5 | 14.10 - 15.10 |
TUESDAY
| Period 1 | 08.50 - 09.55 |
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| Period 2 | 09.55 - 10.55 |
| BREAK | 10.55 - 11.10 |
| Period 3 | 11.10 - 12.10 |
| Period 4 | 12.10 - 13.10 |
| Lunch | 13.10 - 13.40 |
| Period 5 | 13.40 - 14.40 |
Important update on School uniform:
We recently held a parent survey about our uniform and have made a couple of adaptations following the feedback and suggestions made. These changes will take place from September 2025.
| You said… | We did… |
| Comfort and practicality are important – students want to feel at ease throughout the school day.
There should be more flexibility in what students can wear, especially in warmer weather. |
· PE kit on non-PE days: Students will now be allowed to wear their PE kit on non-PE days if they prefer. This helps with comfort, cost, and practicality.
Blazers remain a staple of the Meols Cop uniform and we expect that the majority of our students will choose to wear their full school uniform in the colder months. · Tailored shorts: Students may now wear tailored grey shorts as part of the full school uniform. · New quarter-zip tops: In September 2024 we introduced the new non-PE quarter-zip tops. They are available to purchase at Whittakers for use during colder months, offering a practical and comfortable alternative. |
| The cost the branded PE kit is not reflected in the quality of some PE items, particularly PE track pants and leggings. | · Plain black leggings: Plain black unbranded leggings are included as part of the PE kit. This gives families more affordable and accessible options.
· Improving quality: We are speaking directly with our uniform suppliers to address concerns about the quality and durability of items like PE track pants, skorts and leggings. · Uniform swap shop & support: We will be holding regular uniform swap shop days and additional communications to promote the uniform bank at Compassion Acts to support families and reduce waste. |
| Students should have more say in what they wear. | · Increased student voice: We are committed to involving students more in uniform decisions. Look out for opportunities for students to share their views in the coming months. |
FAQs
Thank you for your positive responses to our uniform policy changes. We are extremely hopeful that this trial will be successful. The following questions have been raised:
When will my child have to wear a blazer?
Blazers are a required item of the Meols Cop uniform. Students will be expected to wear full uniform, including ties, blazers, shirts and trousers or skirts, to certain events in the school calendar. Examples of this includes school trips, rewards evenings, school performances, scholar’s events and student/class photo days.
Students will not be required to wear a blazer with their PE kits but may choose to do so.
Will the school allow for unbranded jogging bottoms, trackpants or shorts?
Unbranded, plain jogging bottoms, trackpants or shorts should not be worn to school.
Following your feedback on the trackpants durability and quality, Mrs Ford has been working with Whittakers and they will be bringing in samples of updated trackpants that should prove to be more durable, especially around the knee. As Whittakers are able to improve the quality of these, we are keeping the branded trackpants as a staple offer for the PE kit, alongside the Meols Cop shorts.
As a school, we worked closely with Whittakers on the design of the leggings and they agreed that there wasn’t a way of improving the quality of the design to help it fit our student’s better or to be more durable. Due to this, we introduced the ability to wear plain black, unbranded leggings.
School Uniform Overview
Meols Cop students must adhere to our professional dress code and our equipment expectations. We are proud of the high standards we expect; our professional standards prepare students for the expectation, challenges and demands of their future careers.
- A black blazer with school badge
- Mid-grey tailored trousers or shorts (no fashion trousers) in plain material OR
- Mid-grey skirt (of knee length) or mid-grey pinafore in plain material
- White, plain collared blouse or shirt, short or long sleeves
- School tie with gold stripe – this will be provided by the school as a welcome gift
- Plain knit mid-grey jumper, V-necked without decoration (optional)
- Black polished school shoes (no pumps, platforms, heels, boots or trainers)
- Plain black tights or grey socks only
- Black polished school shoes, with no logos or motifs. Shoes must be flat. Boots and trainers are not acceptable. If a student is wearing the wrong footwear, parents / cares will be contacted and a sanction will be issued.
- A dance or drama hooded jumper on days where the student has dance or drama lessons
Key Uniform addition: MCHS Branded Sweater Quarter Zip (Optional)
Students are now able to purchase a thicker and warmer Meols Cop branded quarter zip sweatshirt from Whittakers. Students may wear this on uniform and / or PE days. It does not replace the existing sports quarter zip which may be worn for PE only, or the existing grey wool jumper or cardigan.
This optional jumper can be purchased from Whittakers.
Performing arts students may also wear their Performing Arts jumpers in the same way. The performing arts quarter zip may be worn on any day. This needs to be ordered via Miss McNally.
Students may continue to wear a grey knitted jumper or cardigan on any day they wish.
Hoodies are not allowed under any circumstance.
Students will be required to have the full PE kit and will have PE lessons on average, twice a week.
September 2025 Return to School
Wednesday 3rd September:
Year group timings to be confirmed.
INSET DAYS
Students will not need to attend school during the following INSET training days:
1st September 2025, 2nd September 2025, 5th December 2025, 5th January 2025, final inset date to be confirmed
The Year 6 Transition Day will be on Thursday 26th June. Students will spend the day at MCHS, meet their tutor and tutor group, have a tour of the school and experience a day in the life of a Meols Cop student.
Please click below to find out more information about what vaccinations students receive whilst in high school.