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The School Day

The school day operates on a 2-week timetable. 

The compulsory school day amounts to 32 hours 45 mins on average, per week, including breaks. 

*There is no form on Wednesday, so students go straight to lessons which begin at 9am. 

Form 08:40 - 09:00 *No form period on Weds, school begins at 9am 20 mins
Period 1 09:00 - 10:00 1 hour
Period 2 10:00 - 11:00 1 hour
Break 11:00 - 11:30 30 mins
Period 3 11:30 - 12:30 1 hour
Period 4 12:30 - 13:30 1 hour
Lunch 13:30 - 14:15 45 mins
Period 5 14:15 - 15:15 1 hour
End of School Day 15:15  

 


 

Tuesday week 2  

*Students have an extended form period which provides their Character and Personal Development lesson.  

CPD 08:40 - 09:25 45 mins
Period 1 09:25 - 10:20 55 mins
Period 2 10:20 - 11:15 55 mins
Break 11:15 - 11:45 30 mins
Period 3 11:45 - 12:40 55 mins
Period 4 12:40 - 13:35 55 mins
Lunch 13:35 - 14:20 45 mins
Period 5 14:20 - 15:15 55 mins
End of School Day 15:15  

 


 

School access 

Main school can be accessed via: 

Bottom gate: 8.10am on all days *8.40am on Weds 

Late to school: Students must arrive via the top pedestrian gate and sign in via reception. 

Bike access: The bike store can be accessed before and after school via the science block area. 

Library access: Library is open both before school from 8.10am and after school until 4.30pm.