Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College, Leeds – Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College, Leeds – Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

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

All dates below are taken exactly from the college calendar.

  • Autumn Half Term 1 ends: Tuesday 21 October 2025
  • Starts (by year group activities shown on the calendar):
    • Tue 2 & Wed 3 September 2025: U6 lessons
    • Thu 4 or Fri 5 September 2025: U6 re-enrolment
    • Thu 4 or Fri 5 September 2025: L2 & L6 Induction Days
    • Monday 8 September 2025: All students return as normal
  • Autumn Term 2: Monday 3 November 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025
When is the Autumn Half Term holiday?

Wednesday 22 October 2025 to Friday 31 October 2025.

When is the Spring Term 2026 (start and end)?
  • Spring Term 1: Monday 5 January 2026 to Friday 13 February 2026
  • Spring Term 2: Monday 23 February 2026 to Thursday 2 April 2026
When is the Spring Half Term holiday?

Monday 16 February 2026 to Friday 20 February 2026.

When is the Summer Term 2026 (start and end)?
  • Summer Term 1: Monday 20 April 2026 to Friday 22 May 2026 (U6 standdown noted on Fri 22 May 2026)
  • Summer Term 2: Monday 1 June 2026 to Wednesday 8 July 2026
When is the Summer Half Term holiday?

Monday 25 May 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026.

When is the Christmas Holiday?

Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026 — a two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms.

When is the Easter Holiday?

Friday 3 April 2026 to Friday 17 April 2026 — a two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms (may not align with the Easter bank-holiday weekend).

When is the Summer Holiday?

Starts Thursday 9 July 2026 (end TBC on the calendar). It is typically the longest break (about six weeks, late July to early September).

Which Bank and Public Holidays should I 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)
Other important dates from the 2025–2026 calendar
  • Open Day: Saturday 22 November, 9:30am–2pm
  • Advent Carol Service: Wednesday 17 December (time TBC)
  • Careers Fair: Wednesday 28 January
  • Notre Dame Feast Day: Monday 2 February
  • Upper Sixth Parent Consultation Day: Tuesday 24 February
  • Meet Your College (invitation only): Thursday 12 March – 5:30pm
  • Higher Education Day: Thursday 19 March
  • U6 Stand Down Day: Friday 22 May 2026
  • Lower Sixth Parent Consultation Day: Wednesday 10 June
  • Year 10 Taster Days (invitation only): Wednesday 24 June & Friday 26 June
  • Enrichment Days: Wednesday 1 July & Thursday 2 July
  • Staff Retreat Day – college closed: Friday 3 July
  • Year 11 Experience Days (invitation only): Monday 6 July & Tuesday 7 July
  • A-level & Level 3 Results Day: Thursday 13 August
  • GCSE Results Day: Thursday 20 August

Several staff INSET/TOIL/college-closed days are also marked on the calendar; on those dates students may not be on site.

What is the website for official updates?

School website: School Website