Term Dates

2026 – 27

HolidayClosing DateDate re-opens for teaching purposes
SummerFriday 17 July 2026Wednesday 2 September 2026
Autumn Half-TermFriday 23 October 2026Monday 2 November 2026
Inset DayThursday 26 November 2026Monday 30 November 2026
ChristmasFriday 18 December 2026Monday 4 January 2027
Spring Half-TermFriday 12 February 2027Monday 22 February 2027
EasterThursday 25 March 2027Monday 12 April 2027
May DayFriday 30 April 2027Tuesday 4 May 2027
Summer Half TermFriday 28 May 2027Monday 7 June 2027
SummerFriday 16 July 2027Thursday 2 September 2027

2026/2027 Red/Blue Week Calendar

2027 – 28

HolidayClosing DateDate re-opens for teaching purposes
SummerFriday 17 July 2027Thursday 2 September 2027
Autumn Half-TermFriday 22 October 2027Monday 1 November 2027
Inset DayFriday 26 November 2027Monday 29 November 2027
ChristmasFriday 17 December 2027Wednesday 5 January 2028
Spring Half-TermFriday 11 February 2028Monday 21 February 2028
EasterThursday 6 April 2028Monday 24 April 2028
May DayFriday 28 April 2028Tuesday 2 May 2028
Summer Half TermFriday 26 May 2028Monday 5 June 2028
SummerWednesday 19 July 2028TBC

Holiday Request During Term Time

School prefers that you do not take leave of absence in term time. Any requests for leave of absence should be addressed to the Head Teacher and can only be granted if the circumstances are “exceptional”.

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