Broughton Hall Catholic High School – Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

Broughton Hall Catholic High School – Term Dates FAQ

Academic Year: 2025–2026
When is the Autumn Term (start and end) for 2025–2026?

Start: Monday, 1 September 2025 (Staff only, no pupils).
Pupils return: Tuesday, 2 September 2025.
End: Friday, 19 December 2025 (Staff Only).

When is the Autumn Half Term?
Monday, 27 October – Friday, 31 October 2025.
Are there Autumn Term INSET days?
  • Monday, 1 September 2025 (Staff Only)
  • Friday, 24 October 2025 (Staff Only)
  • Friday, 19 December 2025 (Staff Only)
When is the Spring Term (start and end)?

Start: Monday, 5 January 2026 (INSET – Staff only, no pupils).
Pupils return: Tuesday, 6 January 2026.
End: Friday, 27 March 2026.

When is the Spring Half Term?
Monday, 16 February – Friday, 20 February 2026.
Are there Spring Term INSET days?
Monday, 5 January 2026 (Staff Only).
When is the Summer Term (start and end)?

Start: Monday, 13 April 2026 (All pupils and staff return).
End (pupils): Friday, 17 July 2026.

When is the Summer Half Term?
Monday, 25 May – Friday, 29 May 2026.
Are there Summer Term INSET days?
Monday, 20 July 2026 (Staff Only).
Which Bank or Public Holidays are shown on this school calendar?

The calendar highlights the following:

  • Early May Bank Holiday: Monday, 4 May 2026.

Only dates explicitly shown on the school calendar are listed here.

What are the standard holiday periods?
  • 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 Easter bank holiday weekend.
  • Summer Holiday: The longest break, lasting about six weeks, from late July to early September.
What is the first day that pupils attend in September 2025?
Tuesday, 2 September 2025.
What is the last day of school for pupils in July 2026?
Friday, 17 July 2026.
Which dates are staff-only (INSET) days?
  • Monday, 1 September 2025
  • Friday, 24 October 2025
  • Friday, 19 December 2025
  • Monday, 5 January 2026
  • Monday, 20 July 2026