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 and schools in the independent sector.

School year 2022 to 2023

Autumn 2022

  • Term starts on Friday 2 September for most pupils
  • Thursday 1 September is usually an INSET day, but please check with individual schools
  • Half term is Monday 24 October to Friday 28 October
  • Term ends on Friday 16 December

Spring 2023

  • Term starts on Tuesday 3 January
  • Half term is Monday 13 February to Friday 17 February
  • Term ends on Friday 31 March

Summer 2023

  • Term starts on Monday 17 April
  • Half term is Tuesday 30 May to Friday 2 June
  • Term ends on Friday 21 July

Download the school term calendar for 2022 to 2023.

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

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 please 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.