TERM DATES 2024-2027 & CHANGES TO THE SCHOOL DAY
THE ACADEMY IS OPEN FOR ALL
CONTENTS (QUICK LINKS)
1. TIMINGS OF THE SCHOOL DAY 2024-25
B. ASSEMBLY ROTA (YEAR COLOURS)
C. TRAVEL TO & FROM / ENTERING & EXITING THE ACADEMY
1. TIMINGS OF THE SCHOOL DAY 24-25
| Time | Activity |
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| 8.00am - 9.00am |
The inner site is not open to students until 8am. A receptionist will normally be available from 7.30 am in case of urgent need. The Reception Gate ONLY will be open for students who arrive AFTER 8 am and BEFORE 9 am (ALL YEAR GROUPS) on each school / pupil day. Please note: A skeleton of duty staff supervise the smaller number of students on site before 8.30 am each day, but many more staff are on hand from 7.30 am. Students requiring assistance between 8.00am amd 8.30am can:
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8.30am |
Formal Start to the School Day: Period 0 and Extra-Curricular. REMEMBER: ONLY THE RECEPTION GATE OPENS TO ANY STUDENTS PRIOR TO 9AM |
| 9.00am | Entry by the assigned entry route for each year group (See further below for each year group) |
| 9.20am - 9.25 am |
All students must be on-site before 9.20am at the latest. Staggered movement to form rooms between 9.20am and 9.25am |
| 9.30am | Registration / Tutor Groups / Assemblies, as per rota |
| 9.50am | Period 1 |
| 10.40am | Period 2 |
| 11.35am | BREAK 1 (NOTE: 'GROUP ZONING' WILL BE INTRODUCED GRADUALLY DURING 2024-25) |
| 12.05pm | Period 3 |
| 12.55pm | Period 4 |
| 1.50pm | BREAK 2 (NOTE: 'GROUP ZONING'; WILL BE INTRODUCED GRADUALLY DURING 2024-25) |
| 2.20pm | Period 5 |
| 3.10pm | Staggered Dismissal |
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3.30pm – 4.30pm / 4.45pm |
Period 6 Lessons and Extra-Curricular Activities NOTES Extra-Curricular Activities normally end by 4.45pm Community Activities Commence at 5 pm (Setting up may begin from 4.45pm) An extended day is envisaged as being introduced over the coming years, Government funding permitting. |
B. ASSEMBLY ROTA 2024-25 (and Year Group Colours)
| 2023-24 | CONCERT HALL | UPPER GYM | C'FORD SUITE |
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| MONDAY | YEAR 8 (YELLOW) | YEAR 12 (PINK) | |
| TUESDAY | YEAR 9 (RED) | YEAR 7 (GREEN) | |
| WEDNESDAY | |||
| THURSDAY | YEAR 10 (BLUE) | YEAR 13 (PINK) | |
| FRIDAY | YEAR 11 (WHITE) |
C. TRAVEL TO & FROM / ENTERING & EXITING THE ACADEMY
Students, and those staff who can, are expected to walk or cycle to the academy rather than take public transport.
Year 7: The walk to school, whilst having many health and other benefits, may be a longer walk than many are accustomed to so it may be advisable to make a practice before your start date and get an accurate idea of how long it will actually take.
Early arrival to school is more important than ever as the academy will seal its inner site to all by closing the entry gates and routes. promptly each day to maintain the academy’s safeguarding bubble.
This means staff and students leaving early enough every day to still arrive on time even if there were to be unexpected events or transport problems.
Everyone needs to allow extra time for journeys when there is advance notice of disruptions (e.g., inclement weather, transport strikes, etc.)
The academy reception gate will open at 8 a.m. each day and all students must be on site before 9.20 a.m. at the latest. We encorage students to arrive earlier for social and other benefits.
Year groups have a fixed entry and exit route as set out below and the academy deploys staff to duties before school, at breaks and after school to ensure safe practices, train students in situ and implement academy safety policies.
The site and premises are also monitored at these times via CCTV, which has been upgraded and expanded in summer 2022.
ALL students arriving prior to 9am MUST enter via the Reception Gate ONLY
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CRANFORD COMMUNITY YEAR 8 (YELLIOW) and YEAR 9 (RED) |
Enter via the main pedestrian entrance gate at the north end of the academy site between 9 a.m. and 9.20 a.m. Students must stay on the pathway. The academy car park is for staff cars only. The academy will ask the council and police to introduce enforcement measures should parents behave irresponsibly and persist in driving their children to school. |
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CRANFORD COMMUNITY YEAR 7 (GREEN) |
Enter via the middle Memorial Garden gate by the bus stop on the high street at the front of the academy site between 9 a.m. and 9.20 a.m. Students must stay on the pathway. The academy car park is for staff cars only. The academy will ask the council and police to introduce enforcement measures should parents behave irresponsibly and persist in driving their children to school. |
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CRANFORD COMMUNITY YEAR 10 (BLUE) and YEAR 11 (WHITE) |
Enter via the south pedestrian gate by the deliveries entrance on the high street at the south end of the academy site between 9 a.m. and 9.20 a.m. Students must stay on the pathway. The academy car park is for staff cars only. The academy will ask the council and police to introduce enforcement measures should parents behave irresponsibly and persist in driving their children to school. |
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CRANFORD COLLEGE Year 12 and 13 (PINK) |
Enter via the pedestrian gate from the footbridge above the parkway at the south end of the academy site between 9 a.m. and 9.20 a.m. The academy will ask the council and police to introduce enforcement measures should parents behave irresponsibly and persist in driving their children to school. |
ALL students arriving prior to 9am MUST enter via the Reception Gate ONLY
ALL students MUST be on-site by 9.20am MUST before all the gates are closed and RAP room procedures are applied.
In severe, inclement weather, Cranford SuperDome and other large indoor spaces may be opened to allow more sheltered but spacious and airy accommodation.
There is some weather protection along the concourse and more will be installed around the site along with increased external and outdoor furniture.
In additional to a full breakfast offer in the Dining Hall, a reduced breakfast offer is available from ‘The Cube’, the blue coloured outdoor servery located at the North end of the site near Study Centre 1.
Breakfast service ends at 9.20am and no student will be served after 9.15am
Before school, between 9.20 a.m. and 9.25 a.m., students will be required to move to their tutor base.
Legal Registration will take place at 9.30 a.m. promptly.
There are three main canteens (Dining Hall, Concert Hall and the ‘Cranford Suite’).
These will normally open at Break 1 and Break 2 only. The Cranford Suite is occassionally closed for events.
Lunches will be served as follows and these are the only opportunities to buy food from the canteen (other than breakfast before school):
| 2023-24 | BREAK 1 | BREAK 2 |
|---|---|---|
| DINING HALL |
YEAR 7 (GREEN) (YEAR 9 - RED) |
YEAR 8 (YELLOW) (YEAR 9 - RED) |
| CONCERT HALL |
YEAR 11 (WHITE) (YEAR 9 - RED) |
YEAR 10 (BLUE) (YEAR 9 - RED) |
| CRANFORD SUITE |
YEAR 13 ONLY (PINK) |
YEAR 12 ONLY (PINK) |
NOTES
Year 9 (RED) may eat in either of the CH or DH at either break
We encourage students to spend as much time as they can out in the fresh air, being active sensibly.
TO VIEW / DOWNLOAD AN EXCEL WORKBOOK SHOWING OUR TERM DATES FOR 2024-2027: CLICK HERE
Each year is a different excel tab and there is a further tab for Religious Festival Dates as well.
The Academy Trust Board has UNANIMOUSLY AGREED the following term dates up to and including the academic year 2024/2025:
A. TERM DATES 2024-2025
TERM DATES 2024-2027 (AGREED)
- The consultation ended on 1 October 2023
B. TERM DATES 2024-2025
AUTUMN TERM 2024
| Monday, 2 September 2024 | Teacher Development Day 1 |
| Tuesday, 3 September 2024 | Teacher Development Day 2 |
| Wednesday, 4 September 2024 | YEAR 7 & SIXTH FORM only (Induction & enrolment) |
| Thursday, 5 September 2024 | ACADEMY OPEN FOR ALL YEARS (& enrolment) |
| Thursday, 12 September 2024 | Academy closes early at 1:50 p.m. for Open Evening |
| Friday, 13 September 2024 | Teacher Development Day 3 |
Half term: Saturday, 26 October 2024 – Sunday, 3 November 2024 (9 days) followed by 5 Teacher Development Days (No students in school)
| Monday, 4 November 2024 – Friday 8 Nov 2024 | Teacher Development Days 4 - 8 |
| Monday, 11 November 2024 | Academy re-opens after half-term for all pupils |
| Friday, 20 December 2024 | Academy closes at 3.10 for Christmas break |
Christmas+ Holidays: Saturday, 21 December 2024 – Sunday 5 January 2025 (16 days)
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THE ACADEMY PREMISES & SITE WILL BE FULLY CLOSED TO THE COMMUNITY (CONTRACTOR ACCESS ONLY) FROM 'TUESDAY 24 DEC 2024 TO WEDNESDAY DAY 1 JAN 2025' INCLUSIVE. THERE ARE NO WEEKEND SHIFTS AT CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR 2024-25. AYR STAFF (WEEKDAYS) WHO NORMALLY WORK MUST TAKE (4 DAYS) ANNUAL LEAVE on 24, 27, 30, 31 DECEMBER 2024. THE ACADEMY WILL RE-OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON TUESDAY 2 JAN 2025. STUDENTS RETURN ON 6 JAN 2025. |
SPRING TERM 2025
| Monday, 6 January 2025 | ACADEMY OPEN FOR ALL YEARS |
| Friday, 14 February 2025 | Academy closes at normal times for half term |
Half term: Saturday, 15 February 2025 – Sunday, 23 February 2025 (9 days)
| Monday, 24 February 2025 | Academy re-opens after half-term for all pupils |
| Monday, 31 March 2025 | Teacher Development Day 9 |
| Friday, 4 April 2025 | Academy closes at normal times for Spring break |
Spring break: Saturday, 5 April 2025 – Monday, 21 April 2025 (17 days)
SUMMER TERM 2025
| Tuesday, 22 April 2025 | ACADEMY OPEN FOR ALL YEARS |
| Monday, 5 May 2025 | May Day 2025 (Bank Holiday) |
| Friday, 23 May 2025 | Academy closes at normal times for half term |
Half term: Saturday 24 May 2025 – Sunday, 1 June 2025 (9 days)
| Monday, 2 June 2025 | Academy re-opens after half-term for all pupils |
| Friday, 6 June 2025 | Teacher Development Day 10 |
| Tuesday, 22 July 2025 | Academy closes early for pupils |
C. TERM DATES 2025-2026
AUTUMN TERM 2025
| Monday, 1 September 2025 | Teacher Development Day 1 |
| Tuesday, 2 September 2025 | Teacher Development Day 2 |
| Wednesday, 3 September 2025 | YEAR 7 & SIXTH FORM only (Induction & enrolment) |
| Thursday, 4 September 2025 | ACADEMY OPEN FOR ALL YEARS (& enrolment) |
| Thursday, 11 September 2025 | Academy closes early at 1:50 p.m. for Open Evening |
| Friday, 12 September 2025 | Teacher Development Day 3 |
| Monday, 20 October 2025 – Friday 24 October 2025 | Teacher Development Days 4 - 8 |
Half term: Saturday, 25 October 2025 – Sunday, 2 November 2025 (9 days)
| Monday, 3 November 2025 | Academy re-opens after half-term for all pupils |
| Friday, 19 December 2025 | Academy closes at staggered times for Christmas break |
Christmas+ Holidays: Saturday, 20 December 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026 (16 days)
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THE ACADEMY PREMISES & SITE WILL BE FULLY CLOSED TO THE COMMUNITY (CONTRACTOR ACCESS ONLY) FROM 'WEDNESDAY 24 DEC 2025 TO DAY SUNDAY 4 JAN 2026' INCLUSIVE. THERE ARE NO WEEKEND SHIFTS AT CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR 2025-26. AYR STAFF (WEEKDAYS) WHO NORMALLY WORK MUST TAKE (5 DAYS) ANNUAL LEAVE on 24, 29, 30, 31 DECEMBER 2025 and 2 JANUARY 2026. THE ACADEMY WILL RE-OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON MONDAY 5 JAN 2026. STUDENTS RETURN ON MONDAY 5 JAN 2026. |
SPRING TERM 2026
| Monday, 5 January 2026 | ACADEMY OPEN FOR ALL YEARS |
| Friday, 13 February 2026 | Academy closes at normal times for half term |
Half term: Saturday, 14 February 2026 – Sunday, 22 February 2026 (9 days)
| Monday, 23 February 2026 | Academy re-opens after half-term for all pupils |
| Thursday, 19 March 2026 | Teacher Development Day 9 |
| Friday, 20 March 2026 | Teacher Development Day 10 |
| Friday, 27 March 2026 | Academy closes at normal times for Spring break |
Spring break: Saturday, 28 March 2026 – Sunday, 12 April 2026 (16 days)
SUMMER TERM 2026
| Monday, 13 April 2026 | ACADEMY OPEN FOR ALL YEARS |
| Monday, 4 May 2026 | May Day 2026 (Bank Holiday) |
| Friday, 22 May 2026 | Academy closes at normal times for half term |
Half term: Saturday 23 May 2026 – Sunday, 31 May 2026 (9 days)
| Monday, 1 June 2026 | Academy re-opens after half-term for all pupils |
| Friday, 17 July 2026 | Academy closes early for pupils |
D. DRAFT TERM DATES 2026-2027
AUTUMN TERM 2026
| Wednesday, 2 September 2026 | Teacher Development Day 1 |
| Thursday, 3 September 2026 | Teacher Development Day 2 |
| Friday, 4 September 2026 | YEAR 7 & SIXTH FORM only (Induction & enrolment) |
| Monday, 7 September 2026 | ACADEMY OPEN FOR ALL YEARS (& enrolment) |
| Thursday, 10 September 2026 | Academy closes early at 1:50 p.m. for Open Evening |
| Friday, 11 September 2026 | Teacher Development Day 3 |
Half term: Saturday, 24 October 2026 – Sunday, 1 November 2026 (9 days)
followed by 5 Teacher Development Days (No students in school)
| Monday, 2 November 2026 – Friday 6 November 2026 | Teacher Development Days 4 - 8 |
| Monday, 9 November 2026 | Academy re-opens after half-term for all pupils |
| Friday, 18 December 2026 | Academy closes at staggered times for Christmas break |
Christmas+ Holidays: Saturday, 19 December 2026 – Sunday 3 January 2027 (16 days)
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THE ACADEMY PREMISES & SITE WILL BE FULLY CLOSED TO THE COMMUNITY (CONTRACTOR ACCESS ONLY) FROM 'THURSDAY 24 DEC 2026 TO DAY SUNDAY 3 JAN 2027' INCLUSIVE. THERE ARE NO WEEKEND SHIFTS AT CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR 2026-27. AYR STAFF (WEEKDAYS) WHO NORMALLY WORK MUST TAKE (4 DAYS) ANNUAL LEAVE on 24, 29, 30, 31 DECEMBER 2026. THE ACADEMY WILL RE-OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON MONDAY 4 JAN 2027. STUDENTS RETURN ON MONDAY 4 JAN 2027. |
SPRING TERM 2027
| Monday, 4 January 2027 | ACADEMY OPEN FOR ALL YEARS |
| Friday, 12 February 2027 | Academy closes at normal times for half term |
Half term: Saturday, 13 February 2027 – Sunday, 21 February 2027 (9 days)
| Monday, 22 February 2027 | Academy re-opens after half-term for all pupils |
| Tuesday, 9 March 2027 | Teacher Development Day 9 |
| Wednesday, 10 March 2027 | Teacher Development Day 10 |
| Thursday, 25 March 2027 | Academy closes at normal times for Spring break |
Spring break: Friday, 26 March 2027 – Sunday, 11 April 2027 (17 days)
SUMMER TERM 2027
| Monday, 12 April 2027 | ACADEMY OPEN FOR ALL YEARS |
| Monday, 3 May 2027 | May Day 2027 (Bank Holiday) |
| Friday, 28 May 2027 | Academy closes at normal times for half term |
Half term: Saturday 29 May 2027 – Sunday, 6 June 2027 (9 days)
| Monday, 7 June 2027 | Academy re-opens after half-term for all pupils |
| Thursday, 22 July 2027 | Academy closes early for pupils |
AUTUMN TERM 2027 DRAFT START DATES (TENTATIVE ONLY)
| Thursday, 2 September 2027 | Teacher Development Day 1 |
| Friday, 3 September 2027 | YEAR 7 & SIXTH FORM only (Induction) |
| Monday, 6 September 2027 | ACADEMY OPEN FOR ALL YEARS |
| Thursday, 9 OR 16 September 2027 | Academy closes early at 1:50 p.m. for Open Evening |
| Friday, 10 OR 17 September 2027 | Teacher Development Day 2 |
| Friday, 22 October 2027 | Academy closes at normal times for half-term |
Half term: Saturday, 23 October 2027 – Sunday, 31 October 2027 (9 days)
followed by 5 Teacher Development Days (No students in school)
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