Saffron Walden County High School 25-26 Term Dates Revised pdf

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Saffron Walden County High School Term dates (2025-2026)

Saffron Walden County High School Term dates (2025-2026)

Term dates by sch-uk.org
DateEvent
Sep 3, 2025Term starts (New Year 7 and new Year 12 only)
Sep 4, 2025Autumn Term starts (All students)
Oct 24, 2025Training Day (Disaggregated)
Oct 27-31, 2025Autumn Half Term
Nov 3, 2025Training Day (SAT)
Dec 19, 2025Autumn Term ends
Dec 22, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026Christmas Holiday
Jan 5, 2026Spring Term starts
Feb 16-20, 2026Spring Half Term
Mar 27, 2026Spring Term ends
Mar 30 - Apr 10, 2026Easter Holiday
Apr 13, 2026Summer Term starts
May 25-29, 2026Summer Half Term
Jul 17, 2026Summer Term ends
Jul 20 - Sep 1, 2026Summer Holiday
Jan 1, 2026New Year's Day (Bank Holiday)
Apr 3, 2026Good Friday (Bank Holiday)
Apr 6, 2026Easter Monday (Bank Holiday)
May 4, 2026Early May Bank Holiday
May 25, 2026Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 31, 2026Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25, 2025Christmas Day (Bank Holiday)
Dec 26, 2025Boxing Day (Bank Holiday)
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Saffron Walden County High School Term Dates (2025–2026) – FAQ

Saffron Walden County High School – Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

Quick overview for 2025–2026
  • Sep 3, 2025 Induction day: New Year 7 and new to SWCHS Year 12 only.
  • Sep 4, 2025 Autumn Term starts (all students).
  • Dec 19, 2025 Autumn Term ends.
  • Jan 5, 2026 Spring Term starts.
  • Mar 27, 2026 Spring Term ends.
  • Apr 13, 2026 Summer Term starts.
  • Jul 17, 2026 Summer Term ends.

Training days: Oct 24, 2025 (Disaggregated) and Nov 3, 2025 (SAT).

When is the Autumn Term (start and end)?

Autumn Term 2025:
Starts: Sep 4, 2025 (all students; Sep 3 for new Y7 & new-to-SWCHS Y12 only)
Ends: Dec 19, 2025

When is the Autumn Half Term?

Autumn Half Term 2025: Oct 27–31, 2025

There is also a Training Day on Oct 24, 2025 (Disaggregated).

When is the Spring Term (start and end)?

Spring Term 2026:
Starts: Jan 5, 2026
Ends: Mar 27, 2026

When is the Spring Half Term?

Spring Half Term 2026: Feb 16–20, 2026

When is the Summer Term (start and end)?

Summer Term 2026:
Starts: Apr 13, 2026
Ends: Jul 17, 2026

When is the Summer Half Term?

Summer Half Term 2026: May 25–29, 2026

When is the Christmas Holiday?

Christmas Holiday (between Autumn & Spring): Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026

When is the Easter Holiday?

Easter Holiday (between Spring & Summer): Mar 30 – Apr 10, 2026
Note: This two-week break may not align exactly with the Easter bank holiday weekend.

When is the Summer Holiday?

Summer Holiday: Jul 20 – Sep 1, 2026 (approx. six weeks, late July to early September)

What are the Bank and Public Holidays during 2025–2026?
  • Dec 25, 2025 Christmas Day
  • Dec 26, 2025 Boxing Day
  • Jan 1, 2026 New Year’s Day
  • Apr 3, 2026 Good Friday
  • Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday
  • May 4, 2026 Early May Bank Holiday (first Monday in May)
  • May 25, 2026 Spring Bank Holiday (last Monday in May)
  • Aug 31, 2026 Summer Bank Holiday (last Monday in August)
Are there any staff training (INSET/SAT) days or special attendance notes?
  • Oct 24, 2025 Training Day (Disaggregated)
  • Nov 3, 2025 Training Day (SAT)
  • Sep 3, 2025 Induction Day: only New Y7 and new-to-SWCHS Y12 attend
Other important dates (curriculum/mocks/interventions)
  • Nov 17, 2025 Y11 mock exams / invited for coursework
  • Jan 23, 2026 All Y13 + invited coursework students
  • Mar 13, 2026 Y13 mock exams + invited coursework students
  • Jun 1, 2026 Y10 MFL speaking assessment + students with public exams

Additional students may be invited for curriculum intervention or enrichment on these days.

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 Saffron Walden County High School 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.

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