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 2023 to 2024 

Autumn 2023 

  • Term starts on Monday 4 September for most pupils 
  • Friday 1 September is usually an INSET day, but check with individual schools
  • Half term is Monday 23 October to Friday 27 October
  • Term ends on Friday 15 December 

Spring 2024 

  • Term starts on Tuesday 2 January
  • Half term is Monday 12 February to Friday 16 February
  • Term ends on Thursday 28 March 

Summer 2024 

  • Term starts on Monday 15 April
  • Half term is Tuesday 28 May to Friday 31 May
  • Term ends on Tuesday 23 July 

Download the school term calendar for 2023 to 2024. 

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

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.