The dates that shape the school year.
Teaching periods, half terms, INSET days and public holidays in one chronological view.
Staff INSET begins. Students return on Monday 7 September.
All datesUnited Kingdom (GMT/BST)
Academic dates for 2026/27
Public dates are listed below. Lesson schedules and pupil-specific events remain in the secure parent and student portals.
Staff INSET
Wed, 2 Sept 2026 - Fri, 4 Sept 2026
Autumn Term - First Half
Mon, 7 Sept 2026 - Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Autumn Half Term
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 - Sun, 1 Nov 2026
Autumn Term - Second Half
Mon, 2 Nov 2026 - Fri, 11 Dec 2026
Staff INSET
Mon, 4 Jan 2027
Spring Term - First Half
Tue, 5 Jan 2027 - Fri, 12 Feb 2027
Spring Half Term
Sat, 13 Feb 2027 - Sun, 21 Feb 2027
Spring Term - Second Half
Mon, 22 Feb 2027 - Thu, 25 Mar 2027
Summer Term - First Half
Mon, 19 Apr 2027 - Fri, 21 May 2027
Early May Bank Holiday
Mon, 3 May 2027
Summer Half Term
Sat, 22 May 2027 - Sun, 30 May 2027
Spring Bank Holiday
Mon, 31 May 2027
Summer Term - Second Half
Tue, 1 Jun 2027 - Fri, 9 Jul 2027
Events and individual schedules
Open events are published for prospective families. Enrolled families can find pupil-specific dates in the secure parent portal.