Meadows School is open from Monday to Friday during term time.

The first day of every new term (after a school holiday) begins at 11am.

Secondary Site

Students are expected to be at school for 9am.

You will usually be brought to school in a taxi which will drop you off, and you can go to Breakfast Club up in the gym building for something to eat before school.

Lessons begin at 09:00 am and end at 15:05.

Lessons are 40 minutes long, and you will have time during your lessons to take brain breaks and movement breaks as needed.

On Friday's the school day finishes at 13:45.

Timings of the school day

Your timetable will vary depending on your year group and the day of the week.

09:00-09:10-Tutor time, morning registration

09:10-09:50-Lesson One

09:50-10:30-Lesson Two

10:30-10:50-Break time

10:50-11:30-Lesson Three

11:30-12:10-Lesson Four

12:10-12:40-Lesson Five (students in Year 7 & 8 lunch sitting one)

12:10-12:50-Lesson Five  (students in Years 9,10 & 11 lunch sitting two)

12:40/50-13:30-Lunch time

13:30-13:45-Afternoon tutor time and registration

13:45-14:25-Lesson 6 or Enrichment

14:25-15:05-Lesson 7 or Enrichment

Further information about your timetables

Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 & 9) 

Monday-7 lessons

Tuesday-5 lessons in the morning and then an enrichment session in the afternoon.

Wednesday-7 lessons

Thursday-5 lessons in the morning and then an enrichment session in the afternoon.

Friday-5 lessons in the morning followed by lunch and then departure at 13:45

Key Stage 4 (Years 10 & 11) 

Monday-5 lessons in the morning and then an enrichment session in the afternoon.

Tuesday-7 lessons

Wednesday-lessons in the morning and then an enrichment session in the afternoon.

Thursday-7 lessons

Friday-5 lessons in the morning followed by lunch and then departure at 13:45

Lunch times

Lunch is served in the main school dining room. There is always a main choice and a vegetarian option, plus jacket potatoes and salads. Dessert is a main choice or yoghurt or fruit. Should you prefer to bring a packed lunch with you then please do so. After you have eaten you can join in with different lunchtime activities which are run for you.

Assembly times

Students are expected to attend a daily celebration assembly during which they receive special mentions for any achievements during the school day.

Leaving the school site

Once assembly has finished students are expected to go straight to their taxi's and leave the site promptly. The team will monitor students leaving the site.

Primary Site

Our Primary site has its own timetable.

16+ Site

At our 16+ centre there is a different kind of routine. Your timetable is built around the learning you need and want to do. There is the opportunity to attend a local college or other learning centre where you will be supported by Meadows School staff as much or as little as you need.

We offer courses in many subject areas including construction, animal handling, AS and A Levels, childcare and many more.

In terms of on-site learning we cover English and Maths, Outdoor Adventure activities, home cooking skills and more.