School term and holiday dates

Check the term dates and holiday dates for community schools in the city, maintained by the council.

These dates apply to community schools in the city, maintained by the council. 

They may not apply to:

  • academies
  • free schools
  • sixth form colleges
  • further education colleges
  • schools in the independent sector

You can download the latest school term calendar dates or see a list below.

School year 2024 to 2025

Autumn 2024

  • Term starts on Tuesday 3 September for most pupils
  • Monday 2 September is usually an INSET day, but check with individual schools
  • Half term is Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November
  • Term ends on Friday 20 December

Spring 2025

  • Term starts on Monday 6 January
  • Half term is Monday 17 February to Friday 21 February
  • Term ends on Friday 4 April

Summer 2025

  • Term starts on Tuesday 22 April
  • Half term is Tuesday 27 May to Friday 30 May
  • Term ends on Tuesday 22  July

Five days are allowed for in-service training (INSET) for staff. These are published on individual school websites.

School year 2025 to 2026

Autumn 2025

  • Term starts on Thursday 4 September for most pupils
  • Wednesday 3 September is usually an INSET day, but check with individual schools
  • Half term is Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October
  • Term ends on Friday 19 December

Spring 2026

  • Term starts on Monday 5 January
  • Half term is Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February
  • Term ends on Friday 27 March

Summer 2026

  • Term starts on Monday 13 April  
  • Half term is Tuesday 26 May to Friday 29 May  
  • Term ends on Wednesday 22  July  

Five days are allowed for in-service training (INSET) for staff. These are published on individual school websites. 

School year 2026 to 2027

Autumn 2026

  • Term starts on Wednesday 2 September for most pupils
  • Tuesday 1 September is usually an INSET day, but check with individual schools
  • Half term is Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October
  • Term ends on Friday 18 December

Spring 2027

  • Term starts on Monday 4 January
  • Half term is Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February
  • Term ends on Thursday 25 March

Summer 2027

  • Term starts on Monday 12 April
  • Half term is Tuesday 1 June to Friday 4 June
  • Term ends on Wednesday 21 July

Five days are allowed for in-service training (INSET) for staff. These are published on individual school websites.