Cedar Mount Academy — Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

"Cedar Mount Academy" Term Dates FAQ — 2025–2026

When are the Autumn Term 2025 dates (start and end)?

Start: Wednesday 3 September 2025 (Year 7 only).
Thursday 4 September 2025 (Years 8–11).
End: Friday 19 December 2025 (Half Day, closes 12:30pm).

Shown exactly as listed in the school calendar.

When is the Autumn Half Term break?

School closes: Friday 24 October 2025
School re-opens: Monday 3 November 2025

When are the Spring Term 2026 dates (start and end)?

Start: Tuesday 6 January 2026 (following a Staff INSET Day on Monday 5 January 2026).
End: Thursday 2 April 2026 (School closes for Easter).

When is the Spring Half Term break?

School closes: Friday 13 February 2026
School re-opens: Monday 23 February 2026

When are the Summer Term 2026 dates (start and end)?

Start: Monday 20 April 2026
End: Tuesday 21 July 2026 (Last day of term).

When is the Summer Half Term break?

School closes: Friday 22 May 2026
School re-opens: Monday 1 June 2026

Christmas Holiday

A two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms.
The school calendar shows term ends on Friday 19 December 2025 (Half Day) and Spring term begins Tuesday 6 January 2026 (after a Staff INSET Day on Monday 5 January 2026).

Easter Holiday

A two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms.
The school calendar shows school closes Thursday 2 April 2026 and re-opens Monday 20 April 2026.

Summer Holiday

The longest break, about six weeks from late July to early September.
The school calendar shows last day: Tuesday 21 July 2026.

Which Bank/Public Holidays affecting term time are shown on the calendar?
  • Early May Bank Holiday: Monday 4 May 2026 — School closed.

Only the above bank holiday is explicitly listed on the provided calendar.

What Staff INSET days are listed?
  • Monday 1 September 2025
  • Tuesday 2 September 2025
  • Friday 3 October 2025
  • Monday 5 January 2026
  • Friday 19 June 2026
Are there year-group specific start dates?
  • Year 7 only: Wednesday 3 September 2025
  • Years 8–11: Thursday 4 September 2025
Is there an early finish day?

Yes. Friday 19 December 2025 — Half Day, school closes at 12:30pm.

Key reopen dates after breaks
  • After Autumn Half Term: Monday 3 November 2025
  • Start of Spring Term (students): Tuesday 6 January 2026
  • After Spring Half Term: Monday 23 February 2026
  • Start of Summer Term: Monday 20 April 2026
  • After Summer Half Term: Monday 1 June 2026