Great Sankey High School Term Dates 2025/2026 – FAQ

Great Sankey High School – Term Dates (2025/2026)

What are the full term dates for 2025/2026?
  • Autumn Term
    • Part 1: Wed 3 Sep 2025 – Fri 24 Oct 2025
    • Part 2: Mon 3 Nov 2025 – Fri 19 Dec 2025
  • Spring Term
    • Part 1: Tue 6 Jan 2026 – Fri 13 Feb 2026
    • Part 2: Mon 23 Feb 2026 – Thu 2 Apr 2026
  • Summer Term
    • Part 1: Mon 20 Apr 2026 – Fri 22 May 2026
    • Part 2: Mon 1 Jun 2026 – Fri 17 Jul 2026
When is the Autumn term (start and end)?
Autumn Term runs from Wed 3 Sep 2025 to Fri 19 Dec 2025 (with a half-term break in between).
When is the Autumn half term?
Sat 25 Oct – Sun 2 Nov 2025 (school closes Fri 24 Oct and reopens Mon 3 Nov).
When is the Spring term (start and end)?
Spring Term runs from Tue 6 Jan 2026 to Thu 2 Apr 2026 (with a half-term break in between).
When is the Spring half term?
Sat 14 Feb – Sun 22 Feb 2026 (school closes Fri 13 Feb and reopens Mon 23 Feb).
When is the Summer term (start and end)?
Summer Term runs from Mon 20 Apr 2026 to Fri 17 Jul 2026 (with a half-term break in between).
When is the Summer half term?
Sat 23 May – Sun 31 May 2026 (school closes Fri 22 May and reopens Mon 1 Jun).
When is the Christmas Holiday?
Sat 20 Dec 2025 – Mon 5 Jan 2026 (school reopens Tue 6 Jan 2026).
When is the Easter Holiday?
Fri 3 Apr – Sun 19 Apr 2026 (school reopens Mon 20 Apr 2026).
When does the Summer Holiday start?
The Summer Holiday starts on Sat 18 Jul 2026. End date is not shown on the school calendar.
Which Bank and Public Holidays are shown?
The calendar lists: Early May Bank Holiday – Mon 4 May 2026.
Are there INSET (teacher training) days when students do not attend?
Yes — students are not in school on:
  • Tue 2 Sep 2025
  • Mon 5 Jan 2026
  • Mon 20 Jul 2026
  • Tue 21 Jul 2026
  • Wed 22 Jul 2026
How do different year groups return at the start of the Autumn term?
  • Year 7: Wed 3 Sep 2025 at 8:20am
  • Year 11 & Year 13: Wed 3 Sep 2025 at 9:45am (bus arrivals allowed in earlier)
  • Years 8, 9, 10 & 12: Thu 4 Sep 2025 at 8:20am
What are the key closure and reopening points around half terms?
  • Closes Fri 24 Oct 2025 → Reopens Mon 3 Nov 2025 (Autumn HT)
  • Closes Fri 13 Feb 2026 → Reopens Mon 23 Feb 2026 (Spring HT)
  • Closes Fri 22 May 2026 → Reopens Mon 1 Jun 2026 (Summer HT)