Balshaw’s Church of England High School – Term Dates FAQ (2025/2026)

Balshaw’s Church of England High School – Term Dates FAQ (2025/2026)

When are the Autumn Term 2025 dates (start and end)?

Autumn Term 2025:
Re-open: Wed 3 Sep 2025 Ends (Early closure): Fri 19 Dec 2025

Shown on the school calendar: Re-open on 3 Sep 2025 and an early closure on 19 Dec 2025.

When is the Autumn Half Term holiday?

Autumn Half Term: Mon 27 Oct – Fri 31 Oct 2025.

When are the Spring Term 2026 dates (start and end)?

Spring Term 2026:
Re-open: Tue 6 Jan 2026 Ends (Early closure): Fri 27 Mar 2026

A Training Day is scheduled on Mon 5 Jan 2026 (students not in school).

When is the Spring Half Term holiday?

Spring Half Term: Mon 16 Feb – Fri 20 Feb 2026.

When are the Summer Term 2026 dates (start and end)?

Summer Term 2026:
Re-open: Mon 13 Apr 2026 Ends (Early closure): Mon 20 Jul 2026

When is the Summer Half Term holiday?

Summer Half Term: Mon 25 May – Fri 29 May 2026.

What are the staff Training Days and early closures?

Training Days (school closed to students):

  • Mon 1 Sep 2025
  • Tue 2 Sep 2025
  • Fri 3 Oct 2025
  • Fri 14 Nov 2025
  • Mon 5 Jan 2026

Early Closures at 1pm:

  • Fri 19 Dec 2025
  • Fri 27 Mar 2026
  • Mon 20 Jul 2026
What are the Christmas, Easter and Summer holidays?

Christmas Holiday (between Autumn and Spring terms): Sat 20 Dec 2025 – Sun 4 Jan 2026 (assumed two weeks between the end of Autumn term on 19 Dec and the Training Day on 5 Jan; students return Tue 6 Jan).

Easter Holiday (between Spring and Summer terms): Sat 28 Mar 2026 – Sun 12 Apr 2026 (assumed two weeks between Fri 27 Mar and Mon 13 Apr re-open).

Summer Holiday: From Tue 21 Jul 2026 (day after early closure on Mon 20 Jul). Typically lasts ~6 weeks into early September.

Christmas/Easter/Summer spans are inferred to fill the gaps shown by the calendar’s end/reopen markers.

Which Bank and Public Holidays fall in the 2025/2026 school year?
  • Thu 25 Dec 2025 – Christmas Day
  • Fri 26 Dec 2025 – Boxing Day
  • Thu 1 Jan 2026 – New Year’s Day
  • Fri 3 Apr 2026 – Good Friday
  • Mon 6 Apr 2026 – Easter Monday
  • Mon 4 May 2026 – Early May Bank Holiday shown on calendar as “May Day closure”
  • Mon 25 May 2026 – Spring Bank Holiday
  • Mon 31 Aug 2026 – Summer Bank Holiday (outside term)
What are the exact re-opening dates after each break?
  • Start of Autumn Term: Wed 3 Sep 2025
  • Start of Spring Term (students): Tue 6 Jan 2026 (Mon 5 Jan is a Training Day)
  • Start of Summer Term: Mon 13 Apr 2026
Are there any additional closures noted on the calendar?

Yes. The calendar specifically lists the following:

  • May Day closure: Mon 4 May 2026
  • Mid-Term closures:
    • Mon 27 Oct – Fri 31 Oct 2025 (Autumn)
    • Mon 16 Feb – Fri 20 Feb 2026 (Spring)
    • Mon 25 May – Fri 29 May 2026 (Summer)