Calendar & Dates
Find important information on term times, inset days, and upcoming school events
School Calendar
St Philip Howard School offers state-of-the-art facilities that are available for hire to the wider community. Our facilities include a sports hall, a drama studio, a dance studio, and a range of classrooms and meeting rooms.
Our facilities are regularly used by local sports clubs, community groups, and businesses for a range of activities, such as sports training, dance classes, drama rehearsals, and meetings. We also offer competitive rates and flexible booking options to meet the needs of our users.
Our facilities are maintained to the highest standards, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for all users. Whether you are looking for a venue for a one-off event or a regular booking, St Philip Howard School’s facilities offer a convenient and high-quality solution.
2022 - 2023
Spring Term
Starts
Wednesday 4th
January 2023
Finishes
Friday 31st
March 2023
(Close at 15:05)
HALF TERM
Monday 13th
February 2023
to
Friday 17th
February 2023
INSET DAYS
Wednesday 8th
March 2023
Summer Term
Starts
Monday 17th
April 2023
Finishes
Friday 21st
July 2023
(Early Close at 12:40)
HALF TERM
Monday 29th
May 2023
to
Friday 2nd
June 2023
INSET DAYS
Monday 24th
June 2023
2023 - 2024
New Staff Inset & 6th Form Enrolment
Friday 1st September
Autumn Term
Starts (Year 7 & 12 only)
Tuesday 5th
September 2023
Starts (All years)
Wednesday 6th
September 2023
Finishes
Friday 15th
December 2023
(Early Close at 12:40)
HALF TERM
Monday 23th
October 2023
to
Friday 27th
October 2023
INSET DAYS
Monday 4th
September 2023
Friday 29th
September 2023
SCHOOL CLOSED
Friday 24th
November 2023
INSET DAYS
Monday 27th
November 2023
Spring Term
Starts
Wednesday 3rd
January 2024
Finishes
Thursday 28th
March 2024
(Early Close at 15:05)
HALF TERM
Monday 12th
February 2024
to
Friday 16th
February 2024
INSET DAYS
Wednesday 13th
March 2024
Summer Term
Starts
Monday 15th
April 2024
Finishes
Friday 19th
July 2024
(Early Close at 12:40)
HALF TERM
Monday 27th
May 2024
to
Friday 31st
May 2024
INSET DAYS
Monday 24th
June 2024
Homework Timetables
KS3
Subject | Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
Literacy (Bedrock/reading) | 120 mins | 120 mins | 120 mins |
Numeracy (Sparxs Maths) | 60 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins |
Independent Reading | 120 mins | 120 mins | 120 mins |
English | 60 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins |
Maths, Science, Languages, RE | 60 mins | 60 mins | 90 mins |
History, Geography, Art, Technology, Computer Science | 30 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins |
Revision | 90 mins | 105 mins | 105 mins |
Total time per fortnight | 14 hours | 16 hours | 18 hours |
Year 10
Subject | Homework | Revision |
|---|---|---|
Literacy (Bedrock/reading) | 60 mins | 0 mins |
Numeracy (Sparxs Maths) | 60 mins | 0 mins |
Independent Reading | 120 mins | 0 mins |
English (Including Literature and Language) | 120 mins | 60 mins |
Maths, RE, Biology, Chemistry, Physics | 60 mins | 30 mins |
Option 1 | 60 mins | 30 mins |
Option 2 | 60 mins | 30 mins |
Option 3 | 60 mins | 30 mins |
Option 4 | 60 mins | 30 mins |
Total time per fortnight | 15 hours | 5.5 hours |
Total study time per fortnight | 20.5 hours |
Year 11
Subject | Homework | Revision |
|---|---|---|
Literacy (Bedrock/reading) | 60 mins | 0 mins |
Numeracy (Sparxs Maths) | 60 mins | 0 mins |
Independent Reading | 120 mins | 0 mins |
English (Including Literature and Language) | 180 mins | 120 mins |
Maths | 90 mins | 60 mins |
RE, Biology, Chemistry, Physics | 60 mins | 60 mins |
Option 1 | 60 mins | 60 mins |
Option 2 | 60 mins | 60 mins |
Option 3 | 60 mins | 60 mins |
Total time per fortnight | 15.5 hours | 10 hours |
Total study time per fortnight | 25.5 hours |
