Christ the King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

Christ the King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre – Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

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

Start: Wednesday 3 September 2025 (Pupils Return)

End: Friday 19 December 2025 (school day ends at 12:00 noon for Christmas)

Staff INSET (school closed to pupils): Monday 1 September 2025 & Tuesday 2 September 2025.

When is the Autumn Half Term break?

School day ends at 3:00pm on Friday 24 October 2025 for Half Term. Pupils return on Monday 3 November 2025.

Only the finish and return dates above are shown in the calendar.

When is the Spring Term (start and end)?

Start: Tuesday 6 January 2026 (Pupils Return)

End: Friday 27 March 2026 (school day ends at 3:00pm for Easter)

Staff INSET (school closed to pupils): Monday 5 January 2026.

When is the Spring Half Term break?

School day ends at 3:00pm on Friday 13 February 2026 for Half Term. Pupils return on Monday 23 February 2026.

Only the finish and return dates above are shown in the calendar.

When is the Summer Term (start and end)?

Start: Monday 13 April 2026 (Pupils Return)

End: Friday 17 July 2026 (school day ends at 12:00 midday for Summer)

Staff INSET (school closed to pupils): Friday 3 July 2026.

When is the Summer Half Term break?

School day ends at 3:00pm on Friday 22 May 2026 for Half Term. Pupils return on Monday 1 June 2026.

Only the finish and return dates above are shown in the calendar.

What are the Christmas, Easter, and Summer holiday notes?
  • 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, about six weeks, from late July to early September.

Calendar shows: finish at 12:00 noon on Fri 19 Dec 2025 for Christmas; finish at 3:00pm on Fri 27 Mar 2026 for Easter; finish at 12:00 midday on Fri 17 Jul 2026 for Summer.

Which Bank and Public Holidays are listed?

The following bank/public holidays are referenced:

  • Monday 4 May 2026 – Bank Holiday (school closed)

General UK bank holidays for reference: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Good Friday (variable), Easter Monday (variable), Early May Bank Holiday (first Monday in May), Spring Bank Holiday (last Monday in May), Summer Bank Holiday (last Monday in August), Christmas Day (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26). Only 4 May 2026 is shown in the school calendar.

Are there any Staff INSET / training days when school is closed to pupils?
  • Mon 1 Sep 2025 – Staff INSET (closed to pupils)
  • Tue 2 Sep 2025 – Staff INSET (closed to pupils)
  • Mon 5 Jan 2026 – Staff INSET (closed to pupils)
  • Fri 3 Jul 2026 – Staff INSET (closed to pupils)
What are the early finish times noted?
  • Fri 24 Oct 2025 – finishes 3:00pm (start of Autumn Half Term)
  • Fri 19 Dec 2025 – finishes 12:00 noon (start of Christmas Holiday)
  • Fri 13 Feb 2026 – finishes 3:00pm (start of Spring Half Term)
  • Fri 27 Mar 2026 – finishes 3:00pm (start of Easter Holiday)
  • Fri 22 May 2026 – finishes 3:00pm (start of Summer Half Term)
  • Fri 17 Jul 2026 – finishes 12:00 midday (start of Summer Holiday)
When do pupils return after each break?
  • Autumn start: Wed 3 Sep 2025
  • After Autumn Half Term: Mon 3 Nov 2025
  • Spring start: Tue 6 Jan 2026
  • After Spring Half Term: Mon 23 Feb 2026
  • Summer start: Mon 13 Apr 2026
  • After Summer Half Term: Mon 1 Jun 2026
Important reminder

All dates are taken directly from the school’s published calendar for 2025–2026. Dates may be subject to change by the school.