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.
Timings of the School Day (2025–26)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8.00–9.00am | Site opens. Reception Gate only before 9.00am. |
| 8.30am | Period 0 / extra-curricular begins (where scheduled) |
| 9.00am |
Use 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 9.00 am: 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
The A312 footbridge must be used when approaching from Bath Road side
Assembly Rota 2025–26
| 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) | — | — |
Breakfast: Served in Dining Hall. Breakfast service ends at 9.15am
THE SCHOOL DAY & CALENDAR DATES
Academic Year 2025–26 (Confirmed)
Autumn Term 2025: Ends Fri 19 Dec 2025
Spring Term 2026: Mon 5 Jan 2026 – Fri 27 Mar 2026 (half-term Sat 14 – Sun 22 Feb 2026)
Summer Term 2026: Mon 13 Apr 2026 – Fri 17 Jul 2026 (half-term Sat 23 – Sun 31 May 2026)
Academic Year 2026–27 (Draft)
Starts Wed 2 Sep 2026. Dates subject to confirmation.
Academic Year 2027–28 (Draft)
Opens Thu 2 Sep 2027. Dates subject to confirmation.
Always check official school communications for any updates.
Schedule of contact opportunities (by year group)
White = virtual (School Cloud) Blue = in person (at school)
| Year group | Subject Evening | Other evening | Other evening | Other evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | School Cloud Subject Evening (May) | In person Transition Evening (October, tutors) | In person Raising Achievement Evening (February) | Parental request |
| Year 8 | School Cloud Subject Evening (March) | In person Raising Achievement Evening (February) | Parental request | |
| Year 9 | School Cloud Subject Evening (December) | In person Curriculum Evening (February) | In person Raising Achievement Evening (February) | Parental request |
| Year 10 | School Cloud Subject Evening (January) | In person Raising Achievement Evening (February) | Parental request | |
| Year 11 | School Cloud Subject Evening (November) | In person Raising Achievement Evening (February) | In person Future Focus Open Evening (October) | In person Future Focus 1‑to‑1 meetings (March) |
| Year 12 | School Cloud Subject Evening (May) | In person Transition Evening (October) | In person Raising Achievement Evening (February) | Parental request |
| Year 13 | School Cloud Subject Evening (October) | In person Raising Achievement Evening (February) |
Reminder: These meetings are for parents/carers, the teacher and the student. They are not meetings for older siblings.
CONSULTATION ON TERM DATES 2026-2031
CLOSES AT 23.59 on 31 DECEMBER 2025
TERM DATES 2026-2027 DRAFT (CONSULTATION OPEN UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2025)
TERM DATES 2027–2028 DRAFT (CONSULTATION OPEN UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2025)
TERM DATES 2028-2029 DRAFT (CONSULTATION OPEN UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2025)
TERM DATES 2029-2030 DRAFT (CONSULTATION OPEN UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2025)
TERM DATES 2030-2031 DRAFT (CONSULTATION OPEN UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2025)
TERM DATES 2030-2031 DRAFT (CONSULTATION OPEN UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2025)
