The School Day

The school gates and classroom doors open at 8:40am to allow ten minutes for arrival time before the school day starts at 8:50am with the register and formal lessons begin. Punctuality is one of our key aims and lessons start very promptly: anyone arriving after this time will be marked as late. 

All children have a morning break and lunch break. During lunch break, a sports specialist is on hand to promote structured play and activity. Early Years and Key Stage One classes also have an afternoon break. 

The school day finishes at 3.20pm and many children then attend after school clubs or participate in activities outside of school. 

The compulsory time pupils spend in school, per week, is 32.5 hours. 

School Term Dates 2025-26

Autumn Term 2025 Term Start - Wednesday 3rd September- Friday 24th October
Half Term Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October
Term End Friday 19 thDecember
Spring Term 2026 term start- Monday 5th January-Friday 13th February
Half Term Monday 16th February to Friday 20th February
Term End Friday 27th March Easter- 30th March-10th April
Summer Term 2026 Term Start- Monday 13th April-Friday 22nd May
Half Term Monday 25th May to Friday 29th May
Term End Monday 20th July
INSET DAYS Monday 1st September 2025
Tuesday 2nd September 2025
Friday 3rd October 2025
Friday 26th June 2026
Monday 20th July 2026
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