The tables below show the term dates and Staff Training (INSET) days for the Academic School Year
Term Dates 2024-2025
| Autumn Term | ||
| Term | School Closes | School Opens |
| Term Begins | Wed, 4th September 2024 | |
| Half Term | Fri, 25th October 2024 | Mon, 4th November 2024 |
| Christmas | Fri, 20th December 2024 | |
| Spring Term | ||
| Term | School Closes | School Opens |
| Term Begins | Mon, 6th January 2025 | |
| Half Term | Fri, 14th February 2025 | Mon, 24th February 2025 |
| Easter | Fri, 11th April 2025 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| Term | School Closes | School Opens |
| Term Begins | Wed, 23rd April 2025 | |
| May Day | Fri,2nd May 2025 | Tue, 6th May 2025 |
| Half Term | Fri, 23rd May 2025 | Mon, 9th June 2025 |
| Summer | Fri, 18th July 2025 | |
New attendance guidelines for schools from September 2024
Increase in fine charges
Fines will increase from £60 to £80 per child, per parent and £160 per child, per parent if not paid within 21 days. If another fine is issued within a three-year rolling period, the fine will be automatically charged at £160 per child, per parent.
Fine thresholds
Fines will be issued after 10 sessions (half days) of unauthorised absence within a ten-week rolling period. The ten-week rolling period can span different terms or academic years.
Please note that fines are payable to the council, not the school. School term dates are published on the website in advance so please be mindful when booking family holidays and trips. Please be mindful that school is unable to authorise term-time holidays under any circumstances.
A link to the new published guidance can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-improve-school-attendance
