Ormskirk School term dates – FAQ (2025–2026)

Ormskirk School term dates (2025–2026)

When is the Autumn Term 2025 (start and end)?
  • Start (students) Wednesday 3 September 2025
  • End Friday 19 December 2025
  • INSET Monday 1 September 2025, Tuesday 2 September 2025, Friday 24 October 2025, Friday 28 November 2025
Dates exactly as shown on the school calendar.
When is the Autumn Half Term 2025?
Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October 2025.
When is the Spring Term 2026 (start and end)?
  • Start (students) Monday 5 January 2026
  • End Friday 27 March 2026
When is the Spring Half Term 2026?
Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February 2026.
When is the Summer Term 2026 (start and end)?
  • Start Monday 13 April 2026
  • End (students) Friday 17 July 2026
  • INSET Monday 20 July 2026, Tuesday 21 July 2026
When is the Summer Half Term 2026?
Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026.
Christmas Holiday (between Autumn & Spring terms)
The calendar shows End of Autumn Term: Friday 19 December 2025 and Spring Term starts: Monday 5 January 2026. The Christmas break falls between these two dates. A separate day-by-day holiday range is not highlighted on the calendar.
Easter Holiday (between Spring & Summer terms)
The calendar shows End of Spring Term: Friday 27 March 2026 and Summer Term starts: Monday 13 April 2026. The Easter break falls between these two dates. Exact bank-holiday alignment is not specified on the calendar.
Summer Holiday (after Summer term)
The calendar shows End of term for students: Friday 17 July 2026 followed by INSET on 20–21 July 2026. The Summer Holiday begins after the end of term for students. No specific return date is shown on this calendar page.
Which Bank and Public Holidays are shown on the school calendar?
  • May Day Bank Holiday: Monday 4 May 2026
Other national bank holidays (e.g., New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Spring Bank, Summer Bank, Christmas Day, Boxing Day) are not separately listed on this school calendar.
When do students first attend in September 2025?
Students return on Wednesday 3 September 2025 (preceded by INSET days on 1–2 September).
Are there INSET days during the year?
Yes — as highlighted on the calendar:
  • Monday 1 September 2025
  • Tuesday 2 September 2025
  • Friday 24 October 2025
  • Friday 28 November 2025
  • Monday 20 July 2026
  • Tuesday 21 July 2026
What are the key end-of-term dates?
  • Autumn term ends: Friday 19 December 2025
  • Spring term ends: Friday 27 March 2026
  • Summer term ends (students): Friday 17 July 2026