Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

School Opening Hours

🕘 The School Day

8:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.⏱️ 

That’s 32.5 hours per week


🕣 Morning Drop-Off

The school gate opens at 8:30 a.m.

A member of staff is on playground duty from that time.

Please avoid arriving too early, especially in cold or wet weather.

🚫 Play equipment isn’t to be used before school.

Children can go straight to their classrooms using the pupil entrance at the back of the building.

🧑‍🏫 Staff will be in classrooms from 8:35 a.m. to welcome them.

Please make sure your child arrives in good time to settle in before 8:45 a.m.


🕛 Lunchtimes

🧒 Reception & Key Stage 1 (Years R–2):
⏰ 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

👧 Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6):
⏰ 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

This staggered schedule helps ensure everyone gets a smooth lunchtime experience—plenty of room to eat, play, and recharge.


👋 End-of-Day Collection

Children will be brought to their designated exit doors by their class teacher.

🚸 Foundation children can be collected from their own playground—follow the path off the main walkway.

As soon as children are collected, please keep them with you and supervised.


🚶 Independent Walkers

If your child is allowed to walk home alone, please send a written permission note to the school office.


⏰ Late Pick-Up

Children not collected by 3:25 p.m. will be taken to the main school office.

Please do your best to collect on time—if you're delayed, just give us a call on 01803 613095.

🔒 The school gate closes at 3:25 p.m. to keep after-school clubs safe and secure.