Autumn Term 1: Staggered return for Y7 & Y12 on Tuesday 2nd September 2025; all other year groups on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 – Friday 24th October 2025.
Autumn Term 2:Tuesday 4th November 2025 – Friday 19th December 2025.
Note: Dates reflect the school’s published Start/End lists.
When is the Autumn Half-Term break?
Monday 27th October 2025 – Friday 31st October 2025.
When is the Spring Term (start and end)?
Spring Term 1:Monday 5th January 2026 – Friday 13th February 2026.
Spring Term 2:Monday 23rd February 2026 – Wednesday 1st April 2026.
When is the Spring Half-Term break?
Monday 16th February 2026 – Friday 20th February 2026.
When is the Summer Term (start and end)?
Summer Term 1:Monday 20th April 2026 – Friday 22nd May 2026.
Summer Term 2:Monday 1st June 2026 – Friday 17th July 2026.
When is the Summer Half-Term break?
Monday 25th May 2026 – Friday 29th May 2026.
Christmas Holiday (between Autumn and Spring terms)
Monday 22nd December 2025 – Friday 2nd January 2026.
Easter Holiday (between Spring and Summer terms)
Thursday 2nd April 2026 – Friday 17th April 2026.
Summer Holiday (end of academic year)
Monday 20th July 2026 – Monday 31st August 2026.
Which Bank and Public Holidays are shown on the school calendar?
Early May Bank Holiday: Monday 4th May 2026.
Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 25th May 2026.
Summer Bank Holiday: Monday 31st August 2026.
Only holidays explicitly listed on the school calendar are shown here.
Are there INSET / Staff Training Days?
Monday 1st September 2025.
Monday 3rd November 2025.
Monday 20th July 2026.
Tuesday 21st July 2026.
Wednesday 22nd July 2026.
What are the exact Start/End checkpoints used on the calendar?
Starts: Mon 27th Oct 2025; Tue 4th Nov 2025; Mon 22nd Dec 2025; Mon 5th Jan 2026; Mon 16th Feb 2026; Mon 23rd Feb 2026; Thu 2nd Apr 2026; Mon 20th Apr 2026; Mon 25th May 2026; Mon 1st Jun 2026; Mon 20th Jul 2026.
Ends: Fri 24th Oct 2025; Fri 31st Oct 2025; Fri 19th Dec 2025; Fri 2nd Jan 2026; Fri 13th Feb 2026; Fri 20th Feb 2026; Wed 1st Apr 2026; Fri 17th Apr 2026; Fri 22nd May 2026; Mon 4th May 2026; Fri 29th May 2026; Fri 17th Jul 2026; Mon 31st Aug 2026.
Reference: on-page Start/End lists
How does the new-year return work in September 2025?
There is a staggered return: Year 7 and Year 12 on Tuesday 2nd September 2025, and all other year groups on Wednesday 3rd September 2025.
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 Helsby High School Term Dates 25-26 Official 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.
