Deyes High School term dates FAQ (2025–2026)

Deyes High School — Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

When is the Autumn Term (start and end)?
  • Term begins (staggered):
    • Wednesday 3rd September 2025 — Year 7s and Year 12s ONLY
    • Thursday 4th September 2025 — School starts for all other year groups
  • Term ends: Friday 19th December 2025 (School day ends TBC)
When is the Autumn Half Term holiday?
Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October 2025.
When does the Autumn Term pause for half term and restart?
  • Finish for half term: Friday 24th October 2025 (School day ends 3pm)
  • Term restarts: Monday 3rd November 2025
When is the Spring Term (start and end)?
  • Term begins: Tuesday 6th January 2026
  • Term ends: Friday 27th March 2026 (School day ends 3pm)
When is the Spring Half Term holiday?
Monday 16th February to Friday 20th February 2026.
When does the Spring Term pause for half term and restart?
  • Finish for half term: Thursday 12th February 2026 (School day ends 3pm)
  • Term restarts: Monday 23rd February 2026
When is the Summer Term (start and end)?
  • Term begins: Monday 13th April 2026
  • Term ends: Friday 17th July 2026 (School day ends TBC)
When is the Summer Half Term holiday?
Monday 25th May to Friday 29th May 2026.
When does the Summer Term pause for half term and restart?
  • Finish for half term: Friday 22nd May 2026 (School day ends 3pm)
  • Term restarts: Monday 1st June 2026
What are the Christmas, Easter, and Summer holiday descriptions?
  • 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.
Calendar shows Christmas Break as Monday 22nd December 2025 to Friday 2nd January 2026, and Easter Break as Monday 30th March to Friday 10th April 2026.
Are there any Bank or Public Holidays noted?

In the school calendar:

  • Monday 4th May 2026 — May Bank Holiday (School closed)

General UK Bank/Public Holidays:

  • 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)
What are the INSET/Staff Training Days?
  • Monday 1st September 2025 — Staff only (School closed to students)
  • Tuesday 2nd September 2025 — Staff only (School closed to students)
  • Friday 19th September 2025 — Staff only (School closed to students)
  • Monday 5th January 2026 — Staff only (School closed to students)
  • Friday 13th February 2026 — INSET Day 5 (LLT), Staff only (School closed to students)
Is there a staggered start in September?
  • Wednesday 3rd September 2025 — Year 7s and Year 12s ONLY
  • Thursday 4th September 2025 — All other year groups start
On which days does the school finish early (3pm) according to the calendar?
  • Friday 24th October 2025 — Finish for Autumn half term (3pm)
  • Thursday 12th February 2026 — Finish for Spring half term (3pm)
  • Friday 27th March 2026 — End of Spring term (3pm)
When does school reopen after each half term?
  • After Autumn half term: Monday 3rd November 2025
  • After Spring half term: Monday 23rd February 2026
  • After Summer half term: Monday 1st June 2026