School hours & term dates
School timetable
In September 2018, we introduced new timings to the academic day. Our rationale behind this change is as follows:
- Have a consistent approach to learning every day.
- All students have the same amount of teaching time — 25 hours per week
(Year 7 to Year 11) - One lunch with improved supervision.
- Activities can be put on for students at lunch time to engage.
- Tutor/assembly time is now the first session to set the tone for the day across the school.
Term dates 2020-21
Detailed below are the term dates for the 2020-21 school year. Please book family trips and holidays outside of school time. If you book a holiday during school time or need to register an absence for any other reason, please complete an absence request form. Please be aware that you may be issued with a penalty notice of £60 per child, per parent, for time off taken during school time.
Please note: Thursday 3rd September 2020 - Year 7 students ONLY Friday 4th September 2020 - Whole school
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 |
3 September - 18 December |
| Term 2 |
4 January - 2 April |
| Term 3 |
19 April - 21 July |
Training days (school closed for pupils)
- Tuesday 2nd September 2020 ( INSET Day)
- Wednesday 3rd September 2020 (INSET Day
- Monday 19th April 2021 (INSET DAY)
Timings of the school day
Students should arrive at the academy no later than 8:40am
| Timing | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:45-9:10am | Roll call and Read | Roll call and Read | Roll call and Read | Roll call and Read | Roll call and Read |
| 9:10-10:05am | Lesson 1 | Lesson 1 | Lesson 1 | Lesson 1 | Lesson 1 |
| 10:05-11:00am | Lesson 2 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 2 |
| 11:00-11:20am | Break | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 11:20-12:15pm | Lesson 3 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 3 |
| 12:15-1:10pm | Lesson 4 | Lesson 4 | Lesson 4 | Lesson 4 | Lesson 4 |
| 1:10-1:45pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1:45-2:10pm | Lesson | Lesson 5 | Lesson 5 | Lesson 5 | Lesson 5 |
| 2:10-3:05pm | DEAR (Word Challenge) | DEAR | PSHE | DEAR | DEAR |