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Year 7 Starters
We are delighted to welcome those of you who have been offered and accepted a place for September 2026.
There is a short period of time for offers to be finalised. After this, our transition team will be in touch via the email address on your application to offer advice and information regarding our transition process along with key dates. In the meantime, we will begin working with our partner primary schools behind the scenes to ensure that your child's transition to Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is smooth and successful experience.
The tabs above outline some specific information relevant to new intake Year 7s which you might find helpful. For more general information, we recommend that you explore the ‘Pastoral Care’ section of our website, which offers a comprehensive overview of life at Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, and the 'Learning' menu, which covers information about our subjects and curriculum.
Update April 2026
We were delighted to see so many of our new starters and parents and carers in school for the welcome event on Tuesday 31st March.
Please click here to see the slides shared at the event
Key dates for your diary:
May 2026 – Completion of Common Admissions Form.
May 2026 - Transition visits of DJCS staff to Primary Schools begin.
June-July 2026 – Inclusion visits to DJCS for students who may require additional support.
July 2026 – Induction day, Friday 3rd July 2026 – replication of a school day,
July 2026 – Parents/Carers (only) evening Monday 6th July 2026 *5pm. We will discuss Safeguarding, Relationship & Sex Education and Communication.
August 2026 – Additional half day transition visit, Friday 28th August. Students can familiarise themselves with the school.
September 2026 – New Year 6 students start with us on Thursday 3rd September.