THE SCHOOL DAY & TERM DATES

This page shows the key daily timings and the confirmed / draft term dates.

The information helps support families with their forward planning, promote full attendance and punctual / early arrival at school every day.

Agreed Admission Arrangements (Years 7–13)

This page summarises the technical arrangements for ease of reference.

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Timings of the School Day Entry to schools / Breakfast Assembly Rota Term Dates 2025 - 2031 and Consultation Parents' Meetings Overview (Remote and In-Person)

Calendar Grids 2026-2031 (FIRST DRAFTS)

Timings of the School Day

All students must be on site by 9.20am. Registration is at 9.30am. Late arrivals will normally learn in the RAP room.

Daily timetable

8.00–9.00am

Site opens. Reception Gate only before 9.00am.

8.30am

Period 0 / extra‑curricular begins (where scheduled).

9.00am

Use the gate nearest to your route.

9.20–9.25am

Staggered movement to tutor rooms.

9.30am

Registration / assemblies.

9.50am

Period 1

10.40am

Period 2

11.35am

Break 1

12.05pm

Period 3

12.55pm

Period 4

1.50pm

Break 2

2.20pm

Period 5

3.10pm

Staggered dismissal

3.30–4.45pm

Period 6 & extra‑curricular clubs

An extended day may be introduced in future, subject to increased government funding.

Entry arrangements

Before 9.00am: Reception Gate only.

After 9.00am: use your nearest gate — Reception, Memorial Garden, South Gate or Bridge Gate.

Arrive early every day and stay on designated pathways.

Use the A312 footbridge when approaching from Bath Road side.

Breakfast

Served in the Dining Hall. Last service 9.15am.

Assembly rota

Day	Concert Hall	Upper Gym	Cranford Suite
Mon	—	Year 8 (Green)	Year 12 (Pink)
Tue	Year 9 (Yellow)	Year 7 (White)	—
Wed	—	—	—
Thu	Year 10 (Red)	—	Year 13 (Pink)
Fri	Year 11 (Blue)	—	—

Calendar Reminders

Term Dates

Academic Year 2025–26

Confirmed

Key dates

Autumn Term 2025: ends Fri 19 Dec 2025
Spring Term 2026: Mon 5 Jan – Fri 27 Mar 2026 (half‑term Sat 14 – Sun 22 Feb)
Summer Term 2026: Mon 13 Apr – Fri 17 Jul 2026 (half‑term Sat 23 – Sun 31 May)

Academic Year 2026–27

Draft

Heads‑up

Starts Wed 2 Sep 2026. Dates subject to confirmation.

Academic Year 2027–28

Draft

Heads‑up

Opens Thu 2 Sep 2027. Dates subject to confirmation.

Always check official school communications for any updates.

CONSULTATION ON TERM DATES 2026-2031

CLOSES AT 23.59 on 31 DECEMBER 2025

Download the DRAFT Term Dates 2026-2027 (PDF)

Download the DRAFT Term Dates 2027-2028 (PDF)

Download the DRAFT Term Dates 2028-2029 (PDF)

Download the DRAFT Term Dates 2029-2030 (PDF)

Download the DRAFT Term Dates 2030-2031 (PDF)

Download the RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS GUIDE 2025-2028

RESPOND TO THE CONSULTATION HERE

PARENT MEETINGS ANNUAL SCHEDULE

White = School Cloud (virtual)Blue = In person (at school)

Year group	Subject Evening	Other evening	Other evening	Other evening
Year 7	School Cloud (May)	In person Transition (Oct, tutors)	In person Raising Achievement (Feb)	Parental request
Year 8	School Cloud (Mar)		In person Raising Achievement (Feb)	Parental request
Year 9	School Cloud (Dec)	In person Curriculum (Feb)	In person Raising Achievement (Feb)	Parental request
Year 10	School Cloud (Jan)		In person Raising Achievement (Feb)	Parental request
Year 11	School Cloud (Nov)	In person Raising Achievement (Feb)	In person Future Focus Open Eve (Oct)	In person Future Focus 1‑to‑1s (Mar)
Year 12	School Cloud (May)	In person Transition (Oct)	In person Raising Achievement (Feb)	Parental request
Year 13	School Cloud (Oct)	In person Raising Achievement (Feb)

Reminder: These meetings are for legal parents/carers, teachers and the student.

They are not for older siblings, nor other friends, neighbours, cousins or relatives who are not the legal parents and registered as such on the school management system.

For exact dates, check the school calendar

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