Meols Cop High School term dates 2025–2026 — FAQ

Meols Cop High School term dates 2025–2026 (from the published calendar)

When is the Autumn Term (start and end)?
Autumn Term runs 1 Sep 2025 to 19 Dec 2025. (Total: 75 days)
When is the Autumn Half Term holiday?
27 – 31 Oct 2025.
When is the Spring Term (start and end)?
Spring Term runs 5 Jan 2026 to 27 Mar 2026. (Total: 55 days)
When is the Spring Half Term holiday?
16 – 20 Feb 2026.
When is the Summer Term (start and end)?
Summer Term runs 13 Apr 2026 to 20 Jul 2026. (Total: 65 days)
When is the Summer Half Term holiday?
25 – 29 May 2026.
Are there INSET / staff training days?
Yes. Students do not attend on: 1 Sep 2025, 2 Sep 2025, 5 Dec 2025, 5 Jan 2026, 20 Jul 2026.
What is the “September 2025 Return to School” note?
The calendar states: Wednesday 3rd September – group timings to be confirmed. Refer to school communications for exact year-group schedules.
How many days are in each term, and in total?
Autumn: 75 days • Spring: 55 days • Summer: 65 days. Calendar totals shown by the school (sum 195 days).
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, lasting about six weeks, from late July to early September.
UK Bank & Public Holidays (reference)
  • 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 listed for awareness; specific observance dates are not shown on the school’s calendar image.
Where can I confirm updates or year-group specifics?
Please check the school’s official website and term-time communications for any changes or detailed daily schedules.