Alsop High School term dates — FAQ (2025–2026)

Alsop High School — Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

Source: school calendar image “Term Dates | Alsop High School (2025/2026)”. Answers below match only what appears on the calendar.

When is the Autumn term (start and end)?
The calendar shows two halves for Autumn:
• Autumn first half: Wednesday 3rd September 2025 to Friday 24th October 2025.
• Autumn second half: Monday 3rd November 2025 to Friday 19th December 2025 (finish at 12:30pm).
When is the Autumn half-term break?
The calendar indicates Autumn half-term lies between the two halves: it ends on Fri 24 Oct 2025 and resumes on Mon 3 Nov 2025. Specific break dates are not individually listed on the calendar.
When is the Spring term (start and end)?
• Spring first half: Tuesday 6th January 2026 to Friday 13th February 2026.
• Spring second half: Monday 23rd February 2026 to Friday 27th March 2026 (finish at 12:30pm).
When is the Spring half-term break?
The break falls between Fri 13 Feb 2026 and Mon 23 Feb 2026. Exact break dates are not shown separately on the calendar.
When is the Summer term (start and end)?
• Summer first half: Monday 13th April 2026 to Friday 22nd May 2026.
• Summer second half: Monday 1st June 2026 to Friday 17th July 2026 (finish at 12:30pm).
When is the Summer half-term break?
The break falls between Fri 22 May 2026 and Mon 1 Jun 2026. Specific break dates are not listed on the calendar.
Are there INSET/closure days?
Yes — the calendar lists:
  • Mon 1st September 2025 — INSET Day
  • Tue 2nd September 2025 — INSET Day
  • Fri 28th November 2025 — INSET Day
  • Mon 5th January 2026 — INSET Day
  • Mon 20th July 2026 — INSET Day
Which Bank/Public Holidays are shown on this school calendar?
The calendar marks Monday 4th May 2026 as Bank Holiday (school closed). Other national bank/public holidays are not listed on this calendar page.
What time does school finish on the last day of terms?
The calendar notes an early finish at 12:30pm on:
  • Fri 19th December 2025
  • Fri 27th March 2026
  • Fri 17th July 2026
Christmas, Easter and Summer holidays — what does the calendar say?
The calendar does not give specific date ranges for these longer holidays. For context only:
• Christmas Holiday — a two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms.
• Easter Holiday — a two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms (may not align exactly with the Easter weekend).
• Summer Holiday — longest break, about six weeks from late July to early September.
Please rely on the term/half-term dates above; no additional holiday dates are shown on the calendar.
Full term-by-term summary for 2025–2026
Term/HalfDate of OpeningDate of Closing
Autumn first halfWed 3 Sep 2025Fri 24 Oct 2025
Autumn second halfMon 3 Nov 2025Fri 19 Dec 2025 (12:30pm finish)
Spring first halfTue 6 Jan 2026Fri 13 Feb 2026
Spring second halfMon 23 Feb 2026Fri 27 Mar 2026 (12:30pm finish)
Summer first halfMon 13 Apr 2026Fri 22 May 2026
Summer second halfMon 1 Jun 2026Fri 17 Jul 2026 (12:30pm finish)
Where can I view the official school page for these dates?
Visit the school page shown on the calendar: alsophigh.org.uk/termdates.