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.
