Autumn Term 2024: Starts Tuesday 3 September 2024; Ends Friday 20 December 2024.
Autumn Half Term: Thursday 17 October – Monday 28 October 2024 (note Mon 28 Oct is INSET; pupils return Tuesday 29 Oct).
INSET: Monday 2 September 2024 and Monday 28 October 2024.
Spring Term 2025: Starts Tuesday 7 January 2025; Ends Friday 4 April 2025.
Spring Half Term: Monday 17 February – Friday 21 February 2025.
Summer Term 2025: Starts Tuesday 22 April 2025; Ends Tuesday 22 July 2025.
Summer Half Term: Monday 26 May – Friday 30 May 2025.
May Day: Monday 5 May 2025.
What are the key term dates for 2025–2026?
Autumn Term 2025: Starts Tuesday 2 September 2025; Ends Friday 19 December 2025.
Autumn Half Term: Thursday 23 October – Monday 3 November 2025 (Thu & Fri are disaggregated INSET; Mon 3 Nov is INSET).
INSET: Monday 1 September 2025 and Monday 3 November 2025 (plus Thu 23 & Fri 24 Oct disaggregated).
Spring Term 2026: Starts Monday 5 January 2026; Ends Friday 27 March 2026.
Spring Half Term: Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February 2026.
Summer Term 2026: Starts Monday 13 April 2026; Ends Friday 17 July 2026.
Summer Half Term: Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026.
May Day: Monday 4 May 2026. Note: “Monday 20th” after term end is listed as disaggregated INSET.
When is the Autumn Term 2024 (start & end)?
Starts Tuesday 3 September 2024 and ends Friday 20 December 2024.
When is the Autumn Half Term 2024?
From Thursday 17 October to Monday 28 October 2024 (Mon 28 Oct is INSET; pupils return Tuesday 29 Oct).
When is the Autumn Term 2025 (start & end)?
Starts Tuesday 2 September 2025 and ends Friday 19 December 2025.
When is the Autumn Half Term 2025?
From Thursday 23 October to Monday 3 November 2025 (Thu & Fri are disaggregated INSET; Mon 3 Nov is INSET).
When is the Spring Term 2025 (start & end)?
Starts Tuesday 7 January 2025 and ends Friday 4 April 2025.
When is the Spring Half Term 2025?
From Monday 17 February to Friday 21 February 2025.
When is the Spring Term 2026 (start & end)?
Starts Monday 5 January 2026 and ends Friday 27 March 2026.
When is the Spring Half Term 2026?
From Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February 2026.
When is the Summer Term 2025 (start & end)?
Starts Tuesday 22 April 2025 and ends Tuesday 22 July 2025.
When is the Summer Half Term 2025?
From Monday 26 May to Friday 30 May 2025.
When is the Summer Term 2026 (start & end)?
Starts Monday 13 April 2026 and ends Friday 17 July 2026.
When is the Summer Half Term 2026?
From Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May 2026.
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 dates of the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Summer Holiday
The longest break, lasting around 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)
Easter Monday (variable)
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)
From the school calendar, May Day is explicitly listed for 2025 (Mon 5 May) and 2026 (Mon 4 May).
What INSET days are shown for 2024–2025?
Mon 2 September 2024
Mon 28 October 2024 (INSET; pupils return Tue 29 Oct)
What INSET days are shown for Autumn 2025?
Mon 1 September 2025
Thu 23 & Fri 24 October 2025 (disaggregated INSET)
Mon 3 November 2025 (INSET)
After the October 2024 half term, when do pupils return?
Pupils return on Tuesday 29 October 2024.
How many openings (pupil days) are listed?
The calendar notes a Total number of openings – 190 (stated alongside both 2024–25 and 2025–26 sets).
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 Bowland High 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.
