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The School Day

At Penrice we believe in a well-structured and reliable school day. Lessons are 75 minutes long, allowing scope for interactive learning and time for one-to-one coaching.

Timetable
Timing Description
8:00am - 8:30am Arrivals and Breakfast Provision
8:30am - 9:00am Registration and Assembly
9:00am - 10:15am Lesson 1
10:15am - 10:45am Break 1
10:45am - 12:00pm Lesson 2
12:00pm - 1:15pm Lesson 3
1:15pm - 1:45pm Break 2
1:45pm - 3:00pm Lesson 4*
3:00pm - 4:00pm Twilight Sessions, Penrice Plus, Revision
*End of compulsory school day at 3:00pm.
Summary of Provision

8.00am - 4.00pm each weekday, totalling 40 hours per week.

Assemblies

Students in each year group also have one assembly per week, which takes place in the Main Hall. Assemblies are an opportunity for all students to come together with their year group, hear from their Head of Year and discuss objectives, successes and things to consider for that week.

Weekday Year Group
Monday Year 11
Tuesday Year 10
Wednesday Year 9
Thursday Year 8
Friday Year 7