The tables below show the term dates and Staff Training (INSET) days for the Academic School Year.
To download the term dates, click on the buttons below.
Term Dates 2025-2026
| Autumn Term | ||
| Term | School Closes | School Opens |
| Term Begins | Wed, 3rd September 2025 | |
| Half Term | Fri, 24th October 2025 | Mon, 3rd November 2025 |
| Christmas | Fri, 19th December 2025 | |
| Spring Term | ||
| Term | School Closes | School Opens |
| Term Begins | Tue, 6th January 2026 | |
| Half Term | Fri, 13th February 2026 | Mon, 23rd February 2026 |
| Easter | Thu, 2nd April 2026 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| Term | School Closes | School Opens |
| Term Begins | Mon, 13th April 2026 | |
| May Day | Fri, 1st May 2026 | Tue, 5th May 2026 |
| Half Term | Fri, 22nd May 2026 | Mon, 8th June 2026 |
| Summer | Fri, 17th July 2026 | |
Staff Training Days
Mon, 1st September 2025
Tue, 2nd September 2025
Mon, 5th January 2026
Mon, 20th July 2026
Tue, 21st July 2026
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
