Hodgson Academy — Term Dates & FAQs (2025–2026)
When are the Autumn Term 2025 dates (start and end)?
Students start: Friday 29 August 2025 (Year 7) and Monday 1 September 2025 (Years 8–11)
Term ends: Friday 19 December 2025 (school closes at 1:15 pm)
Inset Days before term: Wed 27 & Thu 28 August 2025 (students not in school).
When is the Autumn Half Term 2025?
Monday 20 October 2025 – Friday 31 October 2025 (inclusive).
School re-opens on Monday 3 November 2025.
Are there any additional Autumn 2025 inset/closure days?
Yes:
Inset Days: Wed 27 & Thu 28 August 2025 (students not in school)
Friday 28 November 2025: Inset Day (students not in school)
When are the Spring Term 2026 dates (start and end)?
Students start: Tuesday 6 January 2026 (Inset Day on Monday 5 January 2026)
Term ends: Friday 27 March 2026 (Easter break begins; school closes at 3:05 pm)
When is the Spring Half Term 2026?
Monday 16 February 2026 – Friday 20 February 2026 (inclusive).
School re-opens on Monday 23 February 2026.
When are the Summer Term 2026 dates (start and end)?
Students start: Monday 13 April 2026
Term ends: Wednesday 22 July 2026 (school closes at 1:15 pm)
When is the Summer Half Term 2026?
Monday 25 May 2026 – Friday 29 May 2026 (inclusive).
School re-opens on Monday 1 June 2026.
Are there any additional Summer 2026 inset/closure days?
Yes:
Monday 4 May 2026: May Day (Bank Holiday)
Inset Days: Friday 3 July 2026 and Monday 6 July 2026 (students not in school)
Christmas Holiday (between Autumn and Spring terms)
A two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms.
Easter Holiday (between Spring and Summer terms)
A two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms, which may not always align with the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Summer Holiday (after Summer term)
The longest break of the year, lasting about six weeks 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)
Only closures explicitly listed in the school calendar above apply to Hodgson Academy.
What are the exact early finish times at the end of terms?
End of Autumn Term: 1:15 pm on Friday 19 December 2025
Start of Easter Break: 3:05 pm on Friday 27 March 2026
End of Summer Term: 1:15 pm on Wednesday 22 July 2026
Do different year groups start on different days in Autumn 2025?
Yes. Year 7 students return on Friday 29 August 2025, while Years 8–11 return on Monday 1 September 2025.
Which days in August 2025 are staff Inset (students not in school)?
Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 August 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 Hodgson Academy Term Dates 25-26 Official Update 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.
