Ashfield Comprehensive School Term Dates (2025–2026) – FAQ

Ashfield Comprehensive School Term Dates (2025–2026)

Matched exactly to the dates shown on the school calendar image.

When is the Autumn Term (start and end) for 2025–2026?
Autumn Term 1: Sep 1, 2025 – Oct 17, 2025
Autumn Term 2: Nov 3, 2025 – Dec 19, 2025

Combined Autumn Term teaching weeks run Sep 1, 2025 – Dec 19, 2025, separated by the half-term below.

When is the Autumn Half Term holiday?
Oct 18, 2025 – Nov 2, 2025.
When is the Spring Term (start and end)?
Spring Term 1: Jan 5, 2026 – Feb 13, 2026
Spring Term 2: Feb 23, 2026 – Mar 27, 2026

Combined Spring teaching weeks run Jan 5, 2026 – Mar 27, 2026, with a half-term break in between.

When is the Spring Half Term holiday?
Feb 14, 2026 – Feb 22, 2026.
When is the Summer Term (start and end)?
Summer Term 1: Apr 13, 2026 – May 22, 2026
Summer Term 2: Jun 1, 2026 – Jul 27, 2026

Combined Summer teaching weeks run Apr 13, 2026 – Jul 27, 2026, with a half-term break in late May.

When is the Summer Half Term holiday?
May 23, 2026 – May 31, 2026.
When is the Christmas Holiday?
Dec 20, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026.
A two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms.
When is the Easter Holiday?
Mar 28, 2026 – Apr 12, 2026.
A two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms; these dates may not align exactly with the Easter bank holiday weekend.
When is the Summer Holiday?
Jul 28, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026.
The longest break, typically about six weeks from late July to early September.
Which Bank and Public Holidays should families be aware of?
  • 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)

These are general UK bank/public holidays. Check local arrangements if they affect school operations.

What academic year does this calendar cover?
The term dates above cover the 2025–2026 academic year for Ashfield Comprehensive School, exactly as shown on the calendar image.
Do these dates include staff INSET/teacher training days?
The calendar image lists term and holiday periods. If INSET days are not shown, please refer to the school’s official announcements for any additional non-pupil days.
How are the teaching blocks split within each term?
Each term is split into two teaching blocks (e.g., Autumn Term 1 and Autumn Term 2) separated by a one-week half-term (two weeks at Christmas and Easter).