At Desford Community Primary School, the school day amounts to 6 and a half hours, including breaks and lunchtime.
School Day Timings
| TIMETABLE ITEM | Time |
| School Day Starts / Gates Open | 8:30 am |
| All Gates Closed | 8:40 am |
| Morning Break (15 mins) | Time varies by year group |
| Lunchtime (50 mins) | Time varies by year group |
| School Day Ends/Gates Open | 3:10 pm |
| All Gates Close | 3:20 pm |
This amounts to a total of 32.5 hours per week, including breaks but not after school activities.