Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School term dates (2025/26)

Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School — Term Dates FAQ (2025/26)

When are the Autumn Term 2025 dates (start and end)?
The calendar lists the following Autumn Term events:
  • Mon, 1 Sep 2025 — INSET
  • Fri, 24 Oct 2025 — INSET
  • Mon, 27 Oct – Fri, 31 Oct 2025 — Half-Term holiday
  • Fri, 19 Dec 2025 — INSET

A specific pupil start date or an explicit “term ends” date for Autumn is not stated on the calendar; only the INSET/half-term dates above are shown.

When is the Autumn Half-Term holiday?
Mon, 27 Oct – Fri, 31 Oct 2025.
When are the Spring Term 2026 dates (start and end)?
  • Mon, 5 Jan 2026 — INSET
  • Mon, 16 Feb – Fri, 20 Feb 2026 — Half-Term holiday
  • Fri, 27 Mar 2026 — Term ends

A pupil start date is not explicitly stated; only an INSET on 5 Jan 2026 is listed.

When is the Spring Half-Term holiday?
Mon, 16 Feb – Fri, 20 Feb 2026.
When are the Summer Term 2026 dates (start and end)?
  • Mon, 13 Apr 2026 — Term begins
  • Mon, 25 May – Fri, 29 May 2026 — Half-Term holiday
  • Fri, 17 Jul 2026 — Term ends
  • Mon, 20 Jul 2026 — INSET
When is the Summer Half-Term holiday?
Mon, 25 May – Fri, 29 May 2026.
Which Bank & Public Holidays are shown on the calendar?
The calendar lists:
  • Mon, 4 May 2026 — Early May Bank Holiday
Other national bank holidays (e.g., New Year’s Day, Good Friday, etc.) are not listed on this school calendar image.
What are the INSET days in 2025/26?
  • Mon, 1 Sep 2025 — INSET
  • Fri, 24 Oct 2025 — INSET
  • Fri, 19 Dec 2025 — INSET
  • Mon, 5 Jan 2026 — INSET
  • Mon, 20 Jul 2026 — INSET
Are Christmas, Easter, and Summer holidays mentioned?

The calendar image does not give specific date ranges for these breaks, but for reference:

  • Christmas Holiday: A two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms.
  • Easter Holiday: A two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms; it may not align exactly with Easter weekend.
  • Summer Holiday: The longest break, typically about six weeks from late July to early September.
What academic year does this calendar cover?
School Terms and Holidays — 2025/26.
When does the school note Term begins/ends explicitly?
  • Spring Term: Term ends on Fri, 27 Mar 2026.
  • Summer Term: Term begins on Mon, 13 Apr 2026; Term ends on Fri, 17 Jul 2026.

Autumn start/end are not explicitly stated (only INSET days and half-term are shown).

Is there any school day affected by a Bank Holiday during Summer Term?
Yes — Mon, 4 May 2026 is the Early May Bank Holiday.