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.
