Dorset Studio School Term Dates 2025/2026

Dorset Studio School — Term Dates 2025/2026

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

Start: Wednesday 3rd September 2025 (Year 7, 10 & 11 only); Thursday 4th September 2025 (all years return)

End: Friday 19th December 2025

These dates are taken directly from the calendar.

When is the Autumn Half Term 2025?
Monday 27th October 2025 – Friday 31st October 2025 (inclusive).
When is the Spring Term 2026 (start and end)?

Start: Tuesday 6th January 2026

End: Friday 27th March 2026 (inclusive)

When is the Spring Half Term 2026?
Monday 16th February 2026 – Friday 20th February 2026 (inclusive).
When is the Summer Term 2026 (start and end)?

Start: Tuesday 14th April 2026

End: Friday 10th July 2026 (inclusive)

When is the Summer Half Term 2026?
Monday 25th May 2026 – Friday 29th May 2026 (inclusive).
Christmas Holiday (between Autumn and Spring terms)
Monday 22nd December 2025 – Friday 2nd January 2026 (inclusive).
Easter Holiday (between Spring and Summer terms)
Monday 30th March 2026 – Monday 13th April 2026 (inclusive).
Summer Holiday
Starts Monday 13th July 2026 – Return date TBC (as shown on the calendar).
Which Bank & Public Holidays are shown on the calendar?

Listed on the calendar:

  • Bank Holiday — Monday 4th May 2026

Only the above bank holiday appears on the provided calendar. No other bank/public holidays are shown.

Are there any INSET/Training Days?
  • Monday 1st September 2025
  • Tuesday 2nd September 2025
  • Thursday 23rd October 2025
  • Friday 24th October 2025
  • Friday 19th December 2025
  • Monday 5th January 2026
  • Monday 13th April 2026
  • Friday 1st May 2026
How does the start of the Autumn term work for different year groups?

Wednesday 3rd September 2025 — Year 7, 10 & 11 only.

Thursday 4th September 2025 — All years return.