John Spence Community High School Term Dates 25-26 Updated

John Spence Term dates (2025-2026)

Term dates by sch-uk.org

Date	Event
Friday 24 October 2025 - Monday 3 November 2025	Autumn Half Term
Friday 19 December 2025 - Monday 5 January 2026	Christmas Holiday
Friday 13 February 2026 - Monday 23 February 2026	Spring Half Term
Thursday 2 April 2026 - Monday 20 April 2026	Easter Holiday
Friday 22 May 2026 - Monday 1 June 2026	Summer Half Term
Friday 17 July 2026 - Tuesday 1 September 2026	Summer Holiday
1 September 2025, 28 November 2025, 23 February 2026	Staff Training Days

John Spence — Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

John Spence — Term Dates FAQ (Academic Year 2025–2026)

When is the Autumn Term (start and end) for 2025–2026?

The provided calendar lists break/return dates only. It does not specify the Autumn 2025 pupil start date. The end of Autumn term is indicated by the Christmas break.

Autumn term end (break starts): Friday 19 December 2025

Autumn term start: Not specified on the calendar

When is the Autumn Half Term holiday?

Friday 24 October 2025 – Monday 3 November 2025

School breaks up on Fri 24 Oct 2025 and returns on Mon 3 Nov 2025.

When is the Spring Term (start and end)?

Spring term start (return after Christmas): Monday 5 January 2026

Spring term end (Easter break begins): Thursday 2 April 2026

When is the Spring Half Term holiday?

Friday 13 February 2026 – Monday 23 February 2026

School breaks up on Fri 13 Feb 2026 and returns on Mon 23 Feb 2026.

When is the Summer Term (start and end)?

Summer term start (return after Easter): Monday 20 April 2026

Summer term end (summer break begins): Friday 17 July 2026

When is the Summer Half Term holiday?

Friday 22 May 2026 – Monday 1 June 2026

School breaks up on Fri 22 May 2026 and returns on Mon 1 Jun 2026.

Christmas Holiday (between Autumn and Spring terms)

Friday 19 December 2025 – Monday 5 January 2026

Easter Holiday (between Spring and Summer terms)

Thursday 2 April 2026 – Monday 20 April 2026

Summer Holiday (end of the academic year)

Friday 17 July 2026 – Tuesday 1 September 2026

Return to school after the summer: Tue 1 Sep 2026 (start of Autumn 2026).

Are there staff training (INSET) days in 2025–2026?

Monday 1 September 2025
Friday 28 November 2025
Monday 23 February 2026

What are the return-to-school dates after each break?

After Autumn Half Term: Monday 3 November 2025
After Christmas: Monday 5 January 2026
After Spring Half Term: Monday 23 February 2026
After Easter: Monday 20 April 2026
After Summer Half Term: Monday 1 June 2026
After Summer Holiday (start of new year): Tuesday 1 September 2026

Which UK Bank and Public Holidays should families note?

New Year's Day (January 1)
Good Friday (variable date)
Easter Monday (variable date)
Early May Bank Holiday (first Monday in May)
Spring Bank Holiday (last Monday in May)
Summer Bank Holiday (last Monday in August)
Christmas Day (December 25)
Boxing Day (December 26)

These are national holidays; only the term/holiday dates shown above are taken directly from the school calendar.

Where can I find the official John Spence term dates page?

See the school’s official website term-dates page for any updates or changes.

Calendar Disclaimer

Please read: These dates are taken from the school’s published calendar for 2025–2026. Items reflect the legend categories (term dates, half terms, holidays, bank holidays, and inset days) exactly as shown on the calendar.

Calendar Disclaimer

The school Term Dates shown on this page has been sourced directly from the official tyne and wear term dates website. Please be aware that all dates and events may be amended at the discretion of the school or local council. For the most up-to-date and accurate information, we recommend checking the official council website or contacting the school office.