Bridgewater High School — Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

Bridgewater High School — Term Dates (2025–2026)

When is the Autumn Term (start and end) for 2025–2026?
  • Autumn term starts: Wednesday 3 September 2025
  • Autumn term ends: Friday 19 December 2025
Dates taken directly from the school calendar.
When is the Autumn Half Term break?
  • Break begins: Friday 24 October 2025
  • Students return: Monday 3 November 2025
When is the Spring Term (start and end)?
  • Spring term starts: Monday 5 January 2026
  • Spring term ends: Thursday 2 April 2026
When is the Spring Half Term break?
  • Break begins: Friday 13 February 2026
  • Students return: Monday 23 February 2026
When is the Summer Term (start and end)?
  • Summer term starts: Monday 20 April 2026
  • Summer term ends / Summer holidays begin: Monday 20 July 2026
When is the Summer Half Term break?
  • Break begins: Friday 22 May 2026
  • Students return: Monday 1 June 2026
What are the Staff Training (INSET) days?
  • Monday 1 September 2025
  • Tuesday 2 September 2025
  • Friday 21 November 2025
  • Friday 3 July 2026
These dates are shown in the calendar as staff training days.
When is the Christmas Holiday?

Christmas break: Autumn term ends on Friday 19 December 2025 and Spring term begins on Monday 5 January 2026 (two-week break between Autumn and Spring terms).

When is the Easter Holiday?

Easter break: Spring term ends on Thursday 2 April 2026 and Summer term begins on Monday 20 April 2026 (two-week break between Spring and Summer terms; may not align with Easter weekend).

How long is the Summer Holiday?

Summer holiday begins: Monday 20 July 2026. It is the longest break of the year (around six weeks, late July to early September).

Which Bank and Public Holidays are listed in the school calendar?
  • Early May Bank Holiday: Monday 4 May 2026
Only the above bank holiday appears in the provided calendar. Other public holidays are not listed on this calendar page.
Other important dates from the calendar
  • Autumn term pupil start: Wednesday 3 September 2025
  • Key training days affecting attendance: 21 November 2025, 3 July 2026