Chesterfield High School term dates

Chesterfield High School Term Dates (2025–2026)

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

Term commences: Tuesday 2 September 2025 – KS3
Term ends: Friday 19 December 2025

Includes Inset Days on Monday 1 September 2025, Friday 24 October 2025, and Monday 3 November 2025.

When is the Autumn half term?
Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October 2025.
When is the Spring term (start and end)?

Term commences: Wednesday 7 January 2026
Term ends: Friday 27 March 2026

Inset Days: Monday 5 January 2026 and Tuesday 6 January 2026.

When is the Spring half term?
Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February 2026.
When is the Summer term (start and end)?

Term commences: Monday 13 April 2026
Term ends: Friday 17 July 2026

Inset Day noted after term end: Monday 20 July 2026.

When is the Summer half term?
Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026.
What Inset Days are shown?
  • Monday 1 September 2025
  • Friday 24 October 2025
  • Monday 3 November 2025
  • Monday 5 January 2026
  • Tuesday 6 January 2026
  • Monday 20 July 2026
Is May Day shown on the calendar?
Yes. May Day (Bank Holiday) is listed as Monday 4 May 2026.
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 exact dates of the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Summer Holiday
The longest break, lasting about six weeks, from late July to early September.
Which Bank and Public Holidays should families be aware of?
  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • Good Friday (Variable date)
  • Easter Monday (Variable date)
  • Early May Bank Holiday (First Monday in May)
  • Spring Bank Holiday (Last Monday in May)
  • Summer Bank Holiday (Last Monday in August)
  • Christmas Day (December 25)
  • Boxing Day (December 26)

Only May Day (Monday 4 May 2026) is explicitly shown on the school calendar; other bank holidays are listed here for awareness.

When was this calendar last updated?
Updated February 2025 (as printed on the document).