Archbishop Temple Church of England High School – Term Dates 2025–2026 (FAQ)

Archbishop Temple Church of England High School – Term Dates 2025–2026

When is the Autumn term (start and end) for 2025–2026?

Start: Tuesday 2 September 2025 (school reopens for all pupils)

End: Friday 19 December 2025 at 12:30pm (school closes)

Note: Monday 1 September 2025 is an Inset Day (no pupils in school).

When is the Autumn Half Term break?
Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October 2025 (inclusive).
When is the Spring term (start and end)?

Start: Monday 5 January 2026 at 8:20am (school reopens)

End: Friday 27 March 2026 at 12:30pm (school closes)

When is the Spring Half Term break?
Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February 2026 (inclusive).
When is the Summer term (start and end)?

Start: Monday 13 April 2026 at 8:20am (school reopens)

End: Thursday 16 July 2026 at 12:30pm (school closes)

When is the Summer Half Term break?
Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026 (inclusive).
When is the Christmas Holiday?
Monday 22 December 2025 – Friday 2 January 2026.
When is the Easter Holiday?
Monday 30 March – Friday 10 April 2026 (inclusive).
When is the Summer Holiday?
Tuesday 21 July – Monday 31 August 2026.
Which Bank/Public Holidays are shown on this calendar?

May Bank Holiday: Monday 4 May 2026.

Other public holidays (e.g., New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Spring Bank Holiday, Summer Bank Holiday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day) are not listed on the provided school calendar image.

What Inset Days (no pupils in school) are listed?
  • Inset Day 1: Monday 1 September 2025
  • Inset Day 2: Friday 24 October 2025
  • Inset Day 3: Friday 13 February 2026
  • Inset Day 4: Friday 17 July 2026
  • Inset Day 5: Monday 20 July 2026
Are there any special days or early finishes?

Open Evening: Thursday 9 October 2025 (pupils finish at 12:30pm).

End of terms early finish: Friday 19 December 2025 at 12:30pm and Friday 27 March 2026 at 12:30pm; Thursday 16 July 2026 at 12:30pm.

What time should pupils arrive when school reopens?

On Tuesday 2 September 2025:

  • Year 7: 8:20am
  • Years 8–11: 10:40am

On Monday 5 January 2026 and Monday 13 April 2026, school reopens at 8:20am.

When does school reopen after each holiday?
  • After Summer 2025: Tuesday 2 September 2025
  • After Christmas 2025–26: Monday 5 January 2026 (8:20am)
  • After Easter 2026: Monday 13 April 2026 (8:20am)
Quick overview of term breaks in 2025–2026
  • Autumn Half Term: 27–31 Oct 2025
  • Christmas Holiday: 22 Dec 2025 – 2 Jan 2026
  • Spring Half Term: 16–20 Feb 2026
  • Easter Holiday: 30 Mar – 10 Apr 2026
  • Summer Half Term: 25–29 May 2026
  • Summer Holiday: 21 Jul – 31 Aug 2026