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Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust
School Term Dates Academic Year 2025–2026
Official school term dates, half-term breaks and important information for September 2025 to July 2026.
Term Dates and Holiday Periods
| Term | Term Dates | Half-Term Break | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term 1 | Mon 1 Sept – Fri 24 Oct 2025 | Mon 27 Oct – Fri 31 Oct 2025 | Term starts Monday 1 September 2025. |
| Autumn Term 2 | Mon 3 Nov – Fri 19 Dec 2025 | Not applicable | The Christmas holiday begins after this term. |
| Spring Term 1 | Mon 5 Jan – Fri 20 Feb 2026 | Mon 23 Feb – Fri 27 Feb 2026 | The school term resumes after the New Year holiday. |
| Spring Term 2 | Mon 2 Mar – Thu 2 Apr 2026 | Fri 3 Apr – Fri 17 Apr 2026 | The Easter holiday begins after this term. |
| Summer Term 1 | Mon 20 Apr – Fri 22 May 2026 | Mon 25 May – Fri 29 May 2026 | This term includes the May Day Bank Holiday. |
| Summer Term 2 | Mon 1 Jun – Fri 17 Jul 2026 | Summer holiday begins after term | The academic year ends Friday 17 July 2026. |
Bank Holidays During the Academic Year
- Monday 25 August 2025
- Thursday 25 December 2025
- Friday 26 December 2025
- Thursday 1 January 2026
- Friday 3 April 2026
- Monday 6 April 2026
- Monday 4 May 2026
- Monday 25 May 2026
- Monday 31 August 2026
Important Information
- Total Term Days: 193 days. Schools must teach pupils for 190 days.
- Professional Development Days: Two days are taken from the published term dates, with a further three delivered through twilight sessions or designated holidays.
- Possible Election Closure: Schools used as polling stations may retain one day during the summer term.
Term Dates Documents
View or download the latest published term dates documents below.