Cardinal Newman Catholic High School – Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

Cardinal Newman Catholic High School – Term Dates FAQ 2025–2026

Source: school calendar image titled “Holiday Dates 2025/2026”. Dates below match exactly what’s shown on the calendar.

When do pupils first attend in 2025–2026?

School re-opens: Wednesday, 3 September 2025 (all pupils in school).

Autumn term dates (start and end)?

Start: Wednesday, 3 September 2025
End: Friday, 19 December 2025 (school closes for Christmas Holiday)

When is the Autumn half-term break?

School closes: Friday, 24 October 2025
School re-opens: Monday, 3 November 2025

Spring term dates (start and end)?

Start: Tuesday, 6 January 2026
End: Thursday, 2 April 2026 (school closes for Spring Holiday)

When is the Spring half-term break?

School closes: Friday, 13 February 2026
School re-opens: Monday, 23 February 2026

Summer term dates (start and end)?

Start: Monday, 20 April 2026
End: Tuesday, 21 July 2026 (school closes for Summer Holidays)

When is the Summer half-term break?

School closes: Friday, 22 May 2026
School re-opens: Monday, 1 June 2026

Christmas Holiday (between Autumn and Spring terms)?

School closes: Friday, 19 December 2025
School re-opens: Tuesday, 6 January 2026

Easter/Spring Holiday (between Spring and Summer terms)?

School closes: Thursday, 2 April 2026
School re-opens: Monday, 20 April 2026

Summer Holidays (end of school year)?

School closes: Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Which Bank/Public Holidays are shown on the calendar?

The calendar explicitly lists:

  • May Day: School closed on Monday, 4 May 2026.

Other bank/public holidays (e.g., New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Spring Bank Holiday, Summer Bank Holiday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day) are not individually listed on this school calendar image.

Are there any INSET / Teachers’ Training days?
  • Tuesday, 2 September 2025
  • Friday, 28 November 2025
  • Monday, 5 January 2026
  • Friday, 3 July 2026
  • Wednesday, 22 July 2026

On these dates the school is closed to pupils (staff only).

What are the “first” and “last” pupil days of the year?

First pupil day: Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Last pupil day: Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Any other notable closures shown?

Yes:

  • May Day: Monday, 4 May 2026 (school closed).