A Student’s Day

Day-to-day life at The Swan School is different to the norm. We have a longer school day (except on Wednesdays and Fridays), so that students can be taught a wider range of content and have more contact time with teachers. A longer day means there is time for enrichment activities for all students – we call these ‘electives’.  During a typical week, students are in school for 34.5 hours.

Electives are timetabled slots in which students choose from a range of enriching activities alongside the main curriculum. They can include specialised sport, music, drama, lectures and volunteering. They are a chance for students to explore existing passions and to discover new ones.

Some independent study is also completed at the end of the school day in a supervised study session, to get the balance right between work at school and supporting family time in the home.

Another distinctive feature of life at The Swan is lunchtime. Students and staff sit and eat a prepared meal together every day to promote healthy eating, caring for others, maturity and conversation skills. This communal approach helps students to engage in discussions with confidence and develop consideration for others. Breakfast and healthy snacks at break are also available.

Extended Days - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Time KS3 KS4 & KS5
8.15am School opens. Breakfast club open for all students.
8.40-9.35am Lesson 1
9.35-10.30am Lesson 2
10.30-10.50am Break
10.50-11.30am Tutor time
11.30-12.25pm Lesson 3
12.25-1.20pm Lunch Lesson 4
1.20-2.15pm Lesson 4 Lunch
2.15-3.10pm Lesson 5
3.10-4.05pm Lesson 6
(typically elective
or supervised study)
Lesson 6
After school Study spaces and optional enrichment clubs available.

Shorter Days -Wednesday and Friday

Time KS3 KS4 & KS5
8.15am School opens. Breakfast club open for all students.
8.40-9.35am Lesson 1
9.35-10.30am Lesson 2
10.30-10.50am Break
10.50-11.10am Tutor time (reduced to 20 mins)
11.10-12.05pm Lesson 3
12.05-1.00pm Lunch Lesson 4
1.00-1.55pm Lesson 4 Lunch
1.55-2.50pm Lesson 5
After school Study spaces and optional enrichment clubs available.