School term and holiday dates

Page updated on: 29/03/2023

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Term Term begins Half Term Term Ends
Autumn 2022 Monday 5th September Monday 31st October - Friday 4th November Friday 23rd December
Spring 2023 Monday 9th January Monday 20th February - Friday 24th February Friday 31st March
Summer 2023 Monday 17th April Monday 29th May - Friday 2nd June Friday 21st July
Autumn 2023 Monday 4th September Monday 30th October - Friday 3rd November Friday 22nd December
Spring 2024 Monday 8th January Monday 12th February - Friday 16th February Friday 22nd March
Summer 2024 Monday 8th April Monday 27th May - Friday 31st May Friday 19th July
Autumn 2024 Tuesday 3rd September Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November Friday 20th December
Spring 2025 Monday 6th January Monday 24th February – Friday 28th February Friday 11th April
Summer 2025 Monday 28th April Monday 26th May – Friday 30th May Monday 21st July

Designated INSET Days

  • Friday 1st September 2023
  • Monday, 2nd September 2024

For school specific INSET days, please contact the relevant school. Usually, schools have 5 INSET days during the academic year (including the designated days).

Good Friday

  • 7th April 2023
  • 29th March 2024
  • 18th April 2025

May Day

  • 1st May 2023
  • 6th May 2024
  • 5th May 2025

Please note that this calendar is subject to any changes that may arise as a result of government policy decisions. We do not accept liability for any losses incurred in respect of altered holiday arrangements following such changes.

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