Regular monitoring of children's progress takes place as they move through the school using tests and teacher assessment. Children from Marchwood mainly move on to Applemore College; some move on to other local secondary schools.

During their final year with us they have several chances to see aspects of their new school and spend a day working there. A summary of each child's progress is handed on and teachers from each school meet regularly to make sure that continuity is maintained.

Children transfer at the end of the school year in which they are eleven. Prior to transfer all parents receive a booklet prepared by the Area Education Officer that outlines the provision for Secondary Education in the area. Reference is made in that booklet to the course options provided in the various secondary schools.

Parents are also given the opportunity to see the work of Applemore College and the other secondary schools and visit them well in advance of making a decision.