The School Day

This page outlines the structure of the school day at Garden City Academy, including start and finish times for each phase of the school and the total length of the compulsory school week.

Nursery / Pre‑School

Our Nursery and Pre‑School provision offer flexible session options.

  • Morning session:
    9:00am – 12:00pm
  • Full‑day session:
    9:00am – 3:00pm

Parents will be advised of session arrangements and collection times when places are offered.

 

Reception to Year 4

  • School gates open: 8:30am
  • Children to be in class by: 8:40am
  • Registration: 8:45am
  • End of school day:
    • Reception: 3:10pm
    • Years 1–4: 3:15pm

 

Years 5 and 6

  • School gates open: 8:30am
  • Children go straight to class for registration
  • End of school day: 3:15pm

 

Lunchtime (All Year Groups)

  • 12:00pm – 12:45pm

Lunchtime is included as part of the compulsory school day.

 

Compulsory School Day - DfE Statutory Information

Total Time Spent in a Typical Week

(Including breaks and lunchtimes, but excluding before‑ and after‑school activities)

  • Rec – Year 6:
    • 6 hours 30 minutes per day
    • 32 hours 30 minutes per week