Structure of the School Day

At Sancton Wood School, we believe a structured approach allows us to bring the best out in every child, whether they have been with us since Nursery or join us in Upper School, the structure of the school day allows every child reach their potential.

Baby Unicorns & Unicorns Nursery:

Early Start: 8 – 8:45 am (Station Road – booking essential)
Drift In start: 8:45 – 9:15 am
Start of the day: 9:15 am
Morning Break: 10:30 am
Lunch Break: 11:45 – 12:30 pm
Afternoon Break: 2 – 2:45 pm
End of the school day: Parents/Carers pick up between 3 – 3:15 pm
Late Stay: Until 5 pm (Station Road – booking essential)

Pre-Prep School Timetable:

Breakfast Club: 7:45 – 8.30 am (Drop In service – St Paul’s Road)
School Bell: 8:30 – 8:45 am
Registration: 9:00 am
Morning Break: 10.25 – 10:50 am
Lunch Break: 11:50 am – 1 pm
Afternoon Break: Flexible 10 – 15 minute break
End of the school day: Reception: 3.15 pm / Year 1: 3.20 pm / Year 2: 3.25 pm
After-School Club: Until 6 pm (Drop In service – St Paul’s Road)

Lower Prep School Timetable:

Breakfast Club: 7:45 – 8.30 am (Drop In service – St Paul’s Road)
School Bell: 8:30 am
Registration: 8:30 am
Morning Break: 10:15 – 10.30 am
Lunch Break: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
End of the school day: Mon – Thurs 3:50 pm  |  Fri 3.30 pm
After-School Club: Until 6 pm (Drop In service – St Paul’s Road)

Upper Prep & Upper School Timetable:

Breakfast Club: Year 6 only 7:45 – 8:30 am (Drop In service – St Paul’s Road)
School Bell: 8:30 am
Registration: 8.30 am
Morning Break: 10.45 – 11:00 am
Lunch Break: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
End of the school day:  Mon – Thurs 4:00 pm | Fri 3:30 pm