Gosforth High School Term dates (2025-2026)
Term dates by sch-uk.org
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 2 September 2025 – Friday 19 December 2025 | Autumn Term |
| Monday 27 October 2025 - Friday 31 October 2025 | Autumn Half Term Holiday |
| Monday 22 December 2025 - Friday 2 January 2026 | Christmas Holiday |
| Monday 5 January 2026 – Friday 3 April 2026 | Spring Term |
| Monday 16 February 2026 - Friday 20 February 2026 | Spring Half Term Holiday |
| Friday 3 April 2026 - Friday 17 April 2026 | Easter Holiday |
| Monday 20 April 2026 – Friday 17 July 2026 | Summer Term |
| Monday 25 May 2026 - Friday 29 May 2026 | Summer Half Term Holiday |
| Monday 20 July 2026 - Monday 31 August 2026 | Summer Holiday |
| Monday 1 September 2025 | Staff Training Day |
| Friday 14 November 2025 | Staff Training Day |
| Friday 26 June 2026 | Staff Training Day |
Gosforth High School — Term Dates (from the school calendar)
All dates below are taken directly from the school’s published calendar. Only dates shown on the calendar are listed.
Academic Year 2025–2026
When is the Autumn Term 2025 (start and end)?
Tuesday 2 September 2025 – Friday 19 December 2025.
When is the Autumn Half-Term 2025?
Monday 27 October 2025 – Friday 31 October 2025.
When is the Christmas Holiday (between Autumn and Spring)?
Monday 22 December 2025 – Friday 2 January 2026.
When is the Spring Term 2026 (start and end)?
Monday 5 January 2026 – Friday 3 April 2026.
When is the Spring Half-Term 2026?
Monday 16 February 2026 – Friday 20 February 2026.
When is the Easter Holiday (between Spring and Summer)?
Friday 3 April 2026 – Friday 17 April 2026.
When is the Summer Term 2026 (start and end)?
Monday 20 April 2026 – Friday 17 July 2026.
When is the Summer Half-Term 2026?
Monday 25 May 2026 – Friday 29 May 2026.
When are the Summer Holidays 2026?
Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 31 August 2026.
What Staff Training (INSET) Days are shown for 2025–26?
- Monday 1 September 2025
- Friday 14 November 2025
- Friday 26 June 2026
Academic Year 2026–2027
When is the Autumn Term 2026 (start and end)?
Tuesday 1 September 2026 – Friday 18 December 2026.
When is the Autumn Half-Term 2026?
Monday 26 October 2026 – Friday 30 October 2026.
When is the Christmas Holiday 2026–27?
Monday 21 December 2026 – Friday 1 January 2027.
When is the Spring Term 2027 (start and end)?
Monday 4 January 2027 – Thursday 25 March 2027.
When is the Spring Half-Term 2027?
Monday 15 February 2027 – Friday 19 February 2027.
When is the Easter Holiday 2027?
Friday 26 March 2027 – Friday 9 April 2027.
When is the Summer Term 2027 (start and end)?
Monday 12 April 2027 – Wednesday 21 July 2027.
When is the Summer Half-Term 2027?
Monday 31 May 2027 – Friday 4 June 2027.
When are the Summer Holidays 2027?
Thursday 22 July 2027 – Tuesday 31 August 2027.
What Staff Training (INSET) Days are shown for 2026–27?
TBC (as listed on the calendar).
General Holiday Notes & Public Holidays
What does “Christmas Holiday” mean?
A two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms.
What does “Easter Holiday” mean?
A two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms, which may not always align exactly with the Easter bank holiday weekend.
How long is the Summer Holiday?
It is the longest break, around six weeks, running from late July to early September (see exact dates above for each year).
Which UK Bank/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)
Specific bank-holiday dates are not listed on the school calendar; check the UK government listings if needed.
Are there any other important dates shown?
Yes — Staff Training Days (INSET) are shown for 2025–26 on the calendar (see above). For 2026–27, staff training days are marked as TBC on the calendar.
Do these dates include any events not on the calendar?
No. This FAQ includes only the dates explicitly shown on the school calendar.
Please read: These dates are taken from the school’s published calendar for 2025–2026. Items reflect the legend categories (term dates, half terms, holidays, bank holidays, and inset days) exactly as shown on the calendar.
Calendar Disclaimer
The school Term Dates shown on this page has been sourced directly from the official tyne and wear term dates website. Please be aware that all dates and events may be amended at the discretion of the school or local council. For the most up-to-date and accurate information, we recommend checking the official council website or contacting the school office.