Calderstones School – Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

Calderstones School – Term Dates FAQ (Academic Year 2025–2026)

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

Start of student attendance: Wednesday 3 September 2025 (Year 7 & 12 only on Tuesday 2 September 2025; INSET on Monday 1 September 2025).

End of Autumn Term: Friday 19 December 2025.

When is the Autumn Half-term break?

Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October 2025.

When is the Spring Term (start and end)?

Start of Spring Term: Monday 5 January 2026.

End of Spring Term: Friday 27 March 2026.

When is the Spring Half-term break?

Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February 2026.

When is the Summer Term (start and end)?

Start of Summer Term: Monday 13 April 2026.

End of Summer Term for students: Friday 17 July 2026.

INSET Day 5: Monday 20 July 2026 (students not in school).

When is the Summer Half-term break?

Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May 2026.

What are the Christmas and Easter holiday periods?

Christmas break: Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026.

Easter break: Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April 2026.

Christmas Holiday is the two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms. Easter Holiday is the two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms and may not always align with the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Which Bank and Public Holidays are shown on the calendar?

Early May Bank Holiday: Monday 4 May 2026.

Other UK public holidays (New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Spring Bank Holiday, Summer Bank Holiday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day) are not listed with dates on this calendar page. Only dates highlighted on the school calendar are included here.

What INSET/Staff Training Days are listed?
  • INSET Day 1: Monday 1 September 2025 (students do not attend)
  • INSET Day 2: Friday 26 September 2025 (students do not attend)
  • INSET Day 3: Friday 28 November 2025 (students do not attend)
  • INSET Day 4: Monday 26 January 2026 (students do not attend)
  • INSET Day 5: Monday 20 July 2026 (students not in school)
Are there any staggered starts at the beginning of the year?
  • Tuesday 2 September 2025: Year 7 and Year 12 only in school
  • Wednesday 3 September 2025: All students in school
Which Parents’ Evenings are listed?
  • Thursday 11 December 2025: Year 11 Parents Evening
  • Thursday 29 January 2026: Year 13 Parents Evening
  • Tuesday 10 February 2026: Year 10 Parents Evening
  • Wednesday 4 March 2026: Year 12 Parents Evening
  • Wednesday 18 March 2026: Year 9 Parents Evening
  • Tuesday 28 April 2026: Year 7 Parents Evening
  • Wednesday 24 June 2026: Year 8 Parents Evening
What other key events are on the calendar?
  • Thursday 25 September 2025: School Open Evening (4–7 pm)
  • Wednesday 1 October 2025: Key Stage 4 Information Evening
  • Thursday 9 October 2025: Year 7 ‘Meet the Wellbeing Tutor’ / KS3 Information Evening
  • Wednesday 17 December 2025: Christmas Fayre & Carol Service
  • Thursday 26 February 2026: Year 9 Options Evening
  • Tuesday 30 June 2026: Calderfest @ Cavern
  • Wednesday 8 July 2026: Summer Concert
  • Wednesday 15 July 2026: School Awards Evening
How long is the Summer Holiday?

The Summer Holiday is typically the longest break, lasting about six weeks from late July to early September. (Specific summer holiday dates are not listed on this calendar page beyond the end of term on Friday 17 July 2026 and INSET on Monday 20 July 2026.)