The School Day

The school gates open at 8.40am each morning and close at 8.50am.  Entrance is either via Hall Lane or the Courage Playing Field gates.

The children have a 15 minutes mid-morning break.

Lunchtime commences at 12.00pm for infants and finishes at 1.05pm.  Juniors commence lunch at 12.15pm and finishes at 1.15pm.

All children finish school at 3:20pm

The length of the school week for infant and junior age pupils is 32 hours and 30 minutes. 

From the 1st September 2024 all mainstream schools are to deliver a school week of at least 32.5 hours.

Hours from September 1st September 2024 (consultation took place 2022-23)

Gate opens at 8.40am

Infants 8.50am to 3.20pm – total in week 32 hours 30 minutes

Juniors 8.50am to 3.20pm – total in week 32 hours 30 minutes

This is a directive from the Government and is now statutory.