This FAQ covers the 2025/26 academic year exactly as listed on the school’s published calendar image.
When is the Autumn Term (start and end)?
Term starts for students: Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Term ends: Friday 19th December 2025 (Academy closes for the Christmas Break)
Note: Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd September 2025 are Staff INSET days.
When is the Autumn half term?
School closes for half term: Friday 24th October 2025
Students return: Tuesday 4th November 2025 Monday 3rd November 2025 is a Staff INSET Day
When is the Spring Term (start and end)?
Term starts for students: Tuesday 6th January 2026 Monday 5th January 2026 INSET
Term ends: Friday 27th March 2026 (Academy closes for Easter break)
When is the Spring half term?
School closes for half term: Friday 13th February 2026
Students return: Monday 23rd February 2026
When is the Summer Term (start and end)?
Term starts: Monday 13th April 2026
Term ends: Thursday 16th July 2026 (Academy closes for Summer Break)
Additional INSET days follow on Friday 17th July 2026 and Monday 20th July 2026.
When is the Summer half term?
School closes for half term: Friday 22nd May 2026
Students return: Monday 1st June 2026
What are the Christmas, Easter and Summer holidays?
Christmas Holiday: A two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms.
Easter Holiday: A two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms, which may not always align with the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Summer Holiday: The longest break, lasting about six weeks, from late July to early September.
Dates above are the standard descriptions; see term end/start entries for this school’s exact closing and reopening days.
Which bank/public holidays are referenced?
Shown on this school calendar:
Monday 4th May 2026 – May Day Bank Holiday
General UK bank/public holidays (for reference):
New Year's Day (January 1)
Good Friday (Variable date)
Easter Monday (Variable date)
Early May Bank Holiday (First Monday in May)
Spring Bank Holiday (Last Monday in May)
Summer Bank Holiday (Last Monday in August)
Christmas Day (December 25)
Boxing Day (December 26)
What are the INSET/Staff Training Days in 2025/26?
Monday 1st September 2025 – Staff INSET Day
Tuesday 2nd September 2025 – Staff INSET Day
Monday 3rd November 2025 – Staff INSET Day
Friday 28th November 2025 – Staff INSET Day
Monday 5th January 2026 – Staff INSET Day
Friday 17th July 2026 – INSET Day
Monday 20th July 2026 – INSET Day
When do students first attend and when is the final student day?
First day for students: Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Final student day of the year: Thursday 16th July 2026 (Academy closes for Summer Break)
When does the Academy reopen after the Christmas break?
Students return on Tuesday 6th January 2026 (Monday 5th January 2026 is a Staff INSET Day).
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 St. Michael’s Catholic High School 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.
