The School Day

The core school day for reception to Y6 is: 8:45 am – 3:15 pm

Total teaching in school is 32.5 hours per week.

Typical timings for the school day at Acton Gardens Primary School are shown below. From time to time for specific events, timings may be suspended.

The school gate on Osborne opens at 8:35 am ready for an 8:45 am start to the day.

Children in EYFS are to be taken straight to class by their parents, who are invited to stay with their child to help settle them and join in their learning.

All other children are expected to line up smartly in their class lines, the teachers are there to greet them.

The gate closes at 8:45 am.

Key Stage One and Key Stage Two children enjoy a morning break time – these are separate to ensure all children are able to enjoy safe play.

Lunchtime for Early Years begins at 11:30 am followed by Key Stage One and Key Stage 2 at 12:00 noon.

The day ends at 3:15 pm for all children.

It is essential that your child arrives on time to school and that they are collected promptly at the end of the school day.