Pupils are expected to attend school for 190 days each academic year. This leaves 175 days in which families can book holidays, weddings, family trips and other events. Please check the school term dates carefully to minimise any term times absence. 

TERM AND HOLIDAY DATES 2025-26

Autumn Term 2025

Wednesday 3rd September 2025 – INSET Day
Thursday 4th September 2025 – All pupils return

Half term holiday: Monday 27th October 2025 – Friday 31st October 2025
Friday 28th November 2025 – Occasional day (school closed)
Monday 1st December 2025 – INSET Day
Friday 19th December 2025 – End of term (pupils finish at 13:30)
Christmas holiday: Monday 22nd December 2025 – Friday 2nd January 2026

Spring Term 2026

Monday 5th January 2026 – INSET Day

Tuesday 6th January 2026 – INSET Day

Wednesday 7th January 2026 – All pupils return

Half term holiday: Monday 16th February 2026 – Friday 20th February 2026

Friday 27th March 2026 – End of term (pupils finish at 13:30)

Easter holiday: Monday 30th March 2026 – Friday 10th April 2026

Summer Term 2026

Monday 13th April 2026 – INSET Day

Tuesday 14th April 2026 – All pupils return

Half term holiday: Monday 25th May 2026 – Friday 29th May 2026

Thursday 23th July 2026 – End of term (pupils finish at 13:30)

Summer holiday: Friday 24th July 2026 – Monday 31st August 2026

Requests for term time absence must be submitted in writing to the Headteacher. If permission for an absence is not granted, then the absence is recorded in the school’s register as unauthorised. Please note that the school registers are monitored regularly by the school’s Attendance Support Officer at HCC.