School term dates
Download the school terms and holiday calendar (.pdf Size: 121Kb) .
Please note: schools are closed to pupils on five professional development (PD) days each year. View information about the PD days for your school.
Autumn
- Start of term:
Monday 2 September 2024 (LA suggested PD Day – Check with individual schools). - Start of half term:
Monday 28 October 2024. - End of half term:
Friday 1 November 2024. - End of term:
Friday 20 December 2024.
Public holidays:
- Wednesday 25 December 2024.
- Thursday 26 December 2024.
- Wednesday 1 January 2025.
Spring
- Start of term:
Monday 6 January 2025. - Start of half term:
Monday 17 February 2025. - End of half term:
Friday 21 February 2025. - End of term:
Friday 11 April 2025.
Public holidays:
- Friday 18 April 2025.
- Monday 21 April 2025.
Summer
- Start of term:
Monday 28 April 2025. - Start of half term:
Monday 26 May 2025. - End of half term:
Friday 30 May 2025. - End of term:
Monday 21 July 2025 (LA Proposed PD day - check with individual schools).
Public holidays:
- Monday 5 May 2025.
- Monday 26 May 2025.
Voluntary aided and foundation schools
The term and holiday dates given may vary slightly in Voluntary Aided and Foundation schools, view more information by contacting your school directly.
Last updated: 11/12/2023 10:57
Last updated : 13 March 2025
Download the school terms and holiday calendar (.pdf Size: 207Kb) .
Please note: schools are closed to pupils on five professional development (PD) days each year. View information about the PD days for your school.
Autumn 2025
- Start of term:
Monday 1 September 2025 (LA suggested PD Day – Check with individual schools). - Start of half term:
Monday 27 October 2025. - End of half term:
Friday 31 October 2025. - End of term:
Friday 19 December 2025.
Public holidays:
- Thursday 25 December 2025
- Friday 26 December 2025
- Monday 29 December 2025.
- Thursday 1 January 2026.
Spring 2026
- Start of term:
Monday 5 January 2026. - Start of half term:
Monday 16 February 2026. - End of half term:
Friday 20 February 2026. - End of term:
Friday 27 March 2026.
Public holidays:
- Friday 3 April 2026
- Monday 6 April 2025.
Summer 2026
- Start of term:
Monday 13 April 2026. - Start of half term:
Monday 25 May 2026. - End of half term:
Friday 29 May 2026. - End of term:
Monday 20 July 2026 (LA Proposed PD day Monday 20 July 2026 check with individual schools).
Public holidays:
- Monday 4 May
- Monday 25 May 2026.
Voluntary aided and foundation schools
The term and holiday dates given may vary slightly in Voluntary Aided and Foundation schools, view more information by contacting your school directly.
Last updated: 05/04/2024 13:24
Last updated : 13 March 2025
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Please note: schools are closed to pupils on five professional development (PD) days each year. View information about the PD days for your school.
Autumn 2026
- Start of term:
Tuesday 1 September 2026 - Start of half term:
Monday 26 October 2026 - End of half term:
Friday 30 October 2026 - End of term:
Friday 18 December 2026
Public holidays:
- Friday 25 December 2026
- Monday 28 December 2026
- Friday 1 January 2027.
Spring 2027
- Start of term:
Monday 4 January 2027 - Start of half term:
Monday 15 February 2027 - End of half term:
Friday 19 February 2027 - End of term:
Thursday 25 March 2027.
Public holidays:
- Friday 26 March 2027
- Sunday 28 March 2027
- Monday 29 March 2027.
Summer 2027
- Start of term:
Monday 12 April 2027 - Start of half term:
Monday 31 May 2027 - End of half term:
Friday 4 June 2027 - End of term:
Wednesday 21 July 2027
Public holidays:
- Monday 3 May 2027
- Monday 31 May 2027.
Last updated : 21 February 2025
Download the school terms and holiday calendar (.pdf Size: 133Kb) .
Please note: schools are closed to pupils on five professional development (PD) days each year. View information about the PD days for your school.
Autumn 2027
- Start of term:
Thursday 2 September 2027 - Start of half term:
Monday 25 October 2027 - End of half term:
Friday 29 October 2027 - End of term:
Friday 17 December 2027
Public Holidays:
- Friday 25 December 2027
- Monday 28 December 2027
- Monday 3 January 2028.
Spring 2028
- Start of term:
Tuesday 4 January 2028 - Start of half term:
Monday 14 February 2087 - End of half term:
Friday 18 February 2028 - End of term:
Friday 7 April 2028
Public Holidays:
- Friday 26 March 2028
- Monday 29 March 2028.
Summer 2028
- Start of term:
Monday 24 April 2028 - Start of half term:
Monday 29 May 2028 - End of half term:
Friday 2 June 2028 - End of term:
Friday 21 July 2028
Public Holidays:
- Monday 1 May 2028
- Monday 29 May 2028.
Last updated : 21 February 2025
Parents should contact their child's school in the first instance to report or discuss any absence.
View information on school leave and absence using the following links:
- download the leave in term time absence policy (.pdf Size: 254Kb)
- download the school attendance support
- download the Penalty Notice Protocol (.pdf Size: 531Kb) .
Last updated : 9 September 2024