The school day for all students begins at 8.35 am; the end of the day differs depending on whether your child is in Y7-9 or Y10-13 except on Monday and Friday, where all lessons for all year groups end at 2.55 pm.
Students in Y7-9 (KS3) have a total of 32 hours and 35 minutes of lessons each week, while students in Y10-13 (KS4/5) have 34 hours and 25 minutes.
Please see the tables below for the times of the school day.
The school day for the Sixth Form starts at 8.35 am and ends according to each student's individual timetable.
| Day |
Year 7 - 9 |
Year 10 - 13 |
| Monday |
08:35 – 14:55 |
08:35 – 14:55 |
| Tuesday |
08:35 – 14:55 |
08:35 – 15:50 |
| Wednesday |
08:35 – 15:50 |
08:35 – 15:50 |
| Thursday |
08:35 – 14:55 |
08:35 – 15:50 |
| Friday |
08:35 – 14:55 |
08:35 – 14:55 |
There are voluntary programme of extra curricular activities available to everyone on all days. Students receive information about these activities from YCCs and Heads of Departments.
Lunchtime
Students remain on site during the lunch period. They have the opportunity to purchase meals from the Refectory or bring a packed lunch from home.
Many extra curricular activities take place at this time. Before school and at mid-morning break a service of light refreshments is available.
Some Year 11 students are given permission to leave the school site at lunchtime. In order for students to be issued with a photocard to do this, parents must give written consent. Only students who are up-to-date with GCSE work and have an excellent attendance, punctuality and behaviour record are given the opportunity to leave the site at lunchtime. It is also conditional on students demonstrating excellent conduct within the local community. Lunchtime passes will be withdrawn if these conditions are not met.
