Hartford Church of England High School – Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

Hartford Church of England High School – Term Dates (Academic Year 2025–2026)

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

Start: Wednesday 3 September 2025 (Return to School)

End: Friday 19 December 2025 (Break for Christmas Holiday)

When is the Autumn Half Term 2025?

Break begins: Friday 24 October 2025

Students return: Monday 3 November 2025

Exact half-term week dates are not listed on the calendar beyond the break/return markers.

When is the Spring Term 2026 (start and end)?

Start: Monday 5 January 2026 (Return to School)

End: Wednesday 1 April 2026 (Break for Easter Holiday)

When is the Spring Half Term 2026?

Break begins: Friday 13 February 2026

Students return: Monday 23 February 2026

When is the Summer Term 2026 (start and end)?

Start: Monday 20 April 2026 (Return to School)

End: Wednesday 22 July 2026 (Break for Summer Holiday)

When is the Summer Half Term 2026?

Break begins: Friday 22 May 2026

Students return: Monday 1 June 2026

What are the INSET days in 2025–2026?
  • Monday 1 September 2025 – INSET Day
  • Tuesday 2 September 2025 – INSET Day
  • Friday 26 September 2025 – INSET Day
  • Friday 28 November 2025 – INSET Day*
  • Monday 26 January 2026 – INSET Day

*Footnote on calendar: “School Closed – INSET sessions delivered through a series of twilight sessions in half terms 2, 4 and 6.”

What are the key return/finish dates shown?
  • Return to School – Wednesday 3 September 2025
  • Break for Christmas Holiday – Friday 19 December 2025
  • Return to School – Monday 5 January 2026
  • Break for Easter Holiday – Wednesday 1 April 2026
  • Return to School – Monday 20 April 2026
  • Break for Summer Holiday – Wednesday 22 July 2026
What are the term-to-term 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, from late July to early September.
Which UK Bank and 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)

These are national holidays; check whether they fall in term time for this year.

Are any dates listed for examination periods or results days?

No. The calendar provided does not include exam or results dates.

Does the calendar show any partial or twilight training sessions?

Yes. The footnote notes that INSET sessions are delivered through twilight sessions in half terms 2, 4, and 6 (linked to the INSET Day on Friday 28 November 2025).