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School times

Essential school times

School Registration Times (for all ages)

8:30 to 8:40am – School gates open
8:45 Registration
8:50am to 9:10am – Pupils will receive a late mark in the register if they arrive between these times
9:10am onwards – Register closed – pupils will be marked as absent.

(Please ensure your children does not arrive before 8.30am unless they are in breakfast club).

End of School Day (for all ages)

3:25pm

Compulsory School Week hours at Valley Primary Academy

EYFS = 33 hours and 45 mins
KS1 = 33 hours and 45 mins
KS2 = 33 hours and 45 mins

Term dates - 23/24

AUTUMN TERM

First day of term - 6th Sep 2023
Half Term - 23rd Oct 2023 to 27th Oct 2023
Last day of term - 20th Dec 2023
Christmas holidays - 21st Dec 2023 to 2nd Jan 2024
Further Information
4th September - INSET Day
5th September - INSET Day

SPRING TERM

First day of term - 4th Jan 2024
Half Term - 19th Feb 2024 to 23rd Feb 2024
Last day of term - 28th Mar 2024
Easter/Spring holidays - 2nd Apr 2024 to 12th Apr 2024
Further Information
1st January - Bank Holiday
3rd January - INSET Day
28th March - INSET Day
29th March - Bank Holiday
1st April - Bank Holiday

SUMMER TERM

First day of term - 15th Apr 2024
Half Term - 28th May 2024 to 31st May 2024
Last day of term - 19th Jul 2024
Summer holidays - 22nd Jul 2024 to 30th Aug 2024
Further Information
6th May - Bank Holiday
27th May - Bank Holiday
22nd July - INSET Day

Term dates - 24/25

AUTUMN TERM

Wednesday 4th September - Friday 25th October 2024
Half-term holiday: Monday 28th October 2024 - Friday 8th November 2024
Monday 11th November - Friday 20th December 2024
Christmas holiday: Monday 23rd December 2024 - Monday 6th January 2025

SPRING TERM

Monday 6th January - Friday 14th February 2025
Half-term holiday: Monday 17th - Friday 21st February 2025
Monday 24th February - Friday 4th April 2025
Easter holiday: Monday 7th April - Monday 21st April 2025

SUMMER TERM

Tuesday 22nd April - Friday 23rd May 2025 (Monday 5 May is a Bank Holiday)
Half-term holiday: Monday 26th May - Friday 30th May 2025
Monday 2nd June - Friday 18th July 2025

Taking Holidays during term time

We understand that it can be difficult to take holidays during the school holidays. However, permission is required from the headteacher to take children out for a holiday in term time. This can only be granted if there are exceptional circumstances.

If you think you have exceptional circumstances and wish to request a holiday during term time for your child, please request a holiday form from the main office.