Request School Reference (Secondary Transfer / New School)

Subject: Request for school reference/statement – [Child’s name] – [Year/Class]

To: [Headteacher / Admin team name]
School: [School name]
Date: [DD Month YYYY]

Dear [Name],

I am writing to request a school reference/statement to support [Child’s name]’s application to [New school name] for entry in [Year group] starting [Term/Date].

Child’s name: [Child’s full name]
Date of birth: [DD Month YYYY]
Current year/class: [Year/Class]
Application deadline: [DD Month YYYY]

If possible, I would be grateful if the reference could include:

• Academic progress/strengths and any areas being supported
• Attendance and punctuality (where relevant)
• Behaviour/pastoral notes (balanced and factual)
• Any achievements, responsibilities, or positive contributions
• Any support plans/adjustments currently in place (if applicable)

Please let me know if there is a preferred format, and whether you would like the request from the new school directly. If you can confirm when the reference has been sent, I would appreciate it.

Kind regards,
[Parent/Carer full name]
[Phone number]
[Email address]