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
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
Download the school term calendar for 2024 to 2025.
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
Download the school term calendar for 2025 to 2026.
Five days are allowed for in-service training (INSET) for staff. These are published on individual school websites.