Ruskin Community High School – Term Dates FAQ (2025/2026)
Ruskin Community High School – Term Dates (Academic Year 2025/2026)
When is the Autumn Term (start and end)?
Autumn Term
Start: Tuesday 2 September 2025
End: Friday 19 December 2025 (school closes for Christmas)
When is the Autumn Half-Term holiday?
Autumn Half-Term
School closes: Thursday 23 October 2025
School reopens: Monday 3 November 2025
When is the Spring Term (start and end)?
Spring Term
Start: Tuesday 6 January 2026 (after Christmas holiday)
End: Friday 27 March 2026 (school closes for Easter)
When is the Spring Half-Term holiday?
Spring Half-Term
School closes: Friday 13 February 2026
School reopens: Monday 23 February 2026
When is the Summer Term (start and end)?
Summer Term
Start: Monday 13 April 2026 (after Easter holiday)
End: Friday 17 July 2026 (school closes for Summer)
When is the Summer Half-Term holiday?
Summer Half-Term
School closes: Friday 22 May 2026
School reopens: Monday 1 June 2026
Christmas Holiday (between Autumn & Spring terms)
School closes: Friday 19 December 2025
School reopens: Tuesday 6 January 2026
Easter Holiday (between Spring & Summer terms)
School closes: Friday 27 March 2026
School reopens: Monday 13 April 2026
When is the Summer Holiday?
The school closes for summer on Friday 17 July 2026. (Reopening date not listed on the calendar.)
Are there any other closures shown (e.g., May Day)?
May Day
School closes: Friday 1 May 2026
School reopens: Tuesday 5 May 2026
Which INSET / Staff Training days are listed?
Monday 1 September 2025
INSET Day
Friday 24 October 2025
INSET Day
Monday 5 January 2026
INSET Day
Friday 26 June 2026
INSET Day
Monday 20 July 2026
INSET Day
What are the new school day times (from September 2025)?
Years 7–11 (Mon–Fri): Form 8:40–9:00 • L1 9:00–10:00 • L2 10:00–11:00 • Break 11:00–11:20 • L3 11:20–12:20 (PM Reg 12:20) • L4 12:20–1:20 • Lunch 1:20–2:00 • L5 2:00–3:00. Total compulsory opening hours per week: 32.5 hours.
UK Bank & Public Holidays during 2026 (for awareness)
New Year’s Day – 1 January 2026
Good Friday – 3 April 2026
Easter Monday – 6 April 2026
Early May Bank Holiday – 4 May 2026
Spring Bank Holiday – 25 May 2026
Summer Bank Holiday – 31 August 2026
Christmas Day – 25 December 2026
Boxing Day – 26 December 2026
Note: Only the closures specifically listed on the school’s calendar are shown above in term answers.
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 Ruskin Community High School Term Dates 25-26 (Official Update) 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.
