Hornchurch High School Term Dates 2025–2026

Hornchurch High School Term Dates 2025–2026 FAQs

When does the Autumn Term 2025 start and end?
The Autumn Term at Hornchurch High School starts on Tuesday 2 September 2025 for Year 7 pupils and Wednesday 3 September 2025 for all students. The Autumn Term ends on Friday 19 December 2025.
When is the Autumn Half Term break in 2025?
The Autumn Half Term break runs from Friday 24 October to Friday 31 October 2025.
When does the Spring Term 2026 start and end?
The Spring Term begins on Monday 5 January 2026 and ends on Friday 27 March 2026.
When is the Spring Half Term break in 2026?
The Spring Half Term break takes place from Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February 2026.
When does the Summer Term 2026 start and end?
The Summer Term starts on Monday 13 April 2026 and finishes on Thursday 16 July 2026.
When is the Summer Half Term break in 2026?
The Summer Half Term break runs from Tuesday 26 May to Friday 29 May 2026.
When is the Christmas Holiday in 2025–2026?
The Christmas Holiday runs for two weeks from Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026.
When is the Easter Holiday in 2026?
The Easter Holiday runs from Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April 2026.
When is the Summer Holiday in 2026?
The Summer Holiday begins on Monday 20 July 2026 and continues until Monday 31 August 2026.
What bank and public holidays are observed during the 2025–2026 school year?
The bank and public holidays shown in the school calendar are:
  • Christmas Day – Thursday 25 December 2025
  • Boxing Day – Friday 26 December 2025
  • New Year’s Day – Thursday 1 January 2026
  • Easter Monday – Monday 6 April 2026
  • Early May Bank Holiday – Monday 4 May 2026
  • Spring Bank Holiday – Monday 25 May 2026
  • Summer Bank Holiday – Monday 31 August 2026
Are there any staff-only (non-pupil) days during the year?
One staff professional development (non-pupil) day is shown on the calendar on Thursday 23 October 2025.