Co-op Academy North Manchester – Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

Co-op Academy North Manchester — Term Dates (2025–2026)

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

Autumn Term: Starts Thursday, 4th September 2025 (all pupils) and ends Friday, 19th December 2025.

Notes from calendar: Year 7 and Year 11 have a phased return on Wednesday, 3rd September 2025 (Year 11 at 12:20pm). All pupils return on Thursday, 4th September 2025.

When is the Autumn Half Term break?

Schools close for Autumn Half Term on Friday, 24th October 2025 and reopen on Monday, 3rd November 2025.

When is the Spring Term (start and end)?

Spring Term: Starts Monday, 5th January 2026 and ends Thursday, 2nd April 2026.

When is the Spring Half Term break?

Schools close on Friday, 13th February 2026 and reopen on Monday, 23rd February 2026.

When is the Summer Term (start and end)?

Summer Term: Starts Monday, 20th April 2026 and ends Friday, 17th July 2026.

When is the Summer Half Term break?

Schools close on Friday, 22nd May 2026 and reopen on Monday, 1st June 2026.

When are the Christmas, Easter, and Summer Holidays?
  • Christmas Holiday: Follows Friday, 19th December 2025 (end of Autumn Term) and precedes Monday, 5th January 2026 (start of Spring Term).
  • Easter Holiday: Follows Thursday, 2nd April 2026 (end of Spring Term) and precedes Monday, 20th April 2026 (start of Summer Term).
  • Summer Holiday: Begins after Friday, 17th July 2026 (end of Summer Term).

Descriptions are based on term close/open dates shown on the school calendar.

Which Bank/Public Holidays are shown on the school calendar?

The calendar explicitly shows:

  • May Bank Holiday: Monday, 4th May 2026.

Only dates explicitly highlighted on the calendar are listed here.

What are the staff Training Days in 2025–2026?
  • Monday, 1st September 2025
  • Tuesday, 2nd September 2025
  • Monday, 10th November 2025
  • Monday, 20th July 2026
  • Tuesday, 21st July 2026
Are there any year-group specific return details?

Yes. The calendar notes a phased return on Wednesday, 3rd September 2025 for Year 7 (with Year 11 returning at 12:20pm). All pupils return on Thursday, 4th September 2025.

When do schools close for the summer?

Schools close for the summer on Friday, 17th July 2026.