Orchard School Term Dates 2025-2026

Orchard School Term Dates 2025 – 2026

When is the Autumn Term 2025?
The Autumn Term (Term 1) runs from Wednesday 3rd September 2025 to Friday 24th October 2025. Note: Wednesday 3rd September is a school day for Year 7 and Year 11 only. All other students start on Thursday 4th September 2025.
When is the Autumn Half Term 2025?
The Autumn Half Term break is from Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October 2025.
When is the Spring Term 2026?
The Spring Term includes Term 3 and Term 4.
Term 3: Monday 5th January to Friday 13th February 2026.
Term 4: Tuesday 24th February to Thursday 2nd April 2026.
When is the Spring Half Term 2026?
The Spring Half Term break is from Monday 16th February to Friday 20th February 2026.
When is the Summer Term 2026?
The Summer Term includes Term 5 and Term 6.
Term 5: Monday 20th April to Friday 22nd May 2026.
Term 6: Monday 1st June to Friday 17th July 2026.
When is the Summer Half Term 2026?
The Summer Half Term break is from Monday 25th May to Friday 29th May 2026.
When is the Christmas Holiday 2025?
The Christmas Holiday runs from Monday 22nd December 2025 to Friday 2nd January 2026.
When is the Easter Holiday 2026?
The Easter Holiday runs from Friday 3rd April to Friday 17th April 2026.
When is the Summer Holiday 2026?
The Summer Holiday begins on Saturday 18th July 2026 and continues until early September 2026.
What are the Inset Days for Orchard School 2025-2026?
The Inset Days are:
  • Monday 1st September 2025
  • Tuesday 2nd September 2025
  • Monday 3rd November 2025
  • Monday 23rd February 2026
  • Friday 26th June 2026
What are the UK Bank Holidays for 2025-2026?
  • New Year’s Day – Thursday 1st January 2026
  • Good Friday – Friday 3rd April 2026
  • Easter Monday – Monday 6th April 2026
  • Early May Bank Holiday – Monday 4th May 2026
  • Spring Bank Holiday – Monday 25th May 2026
  • Summer Bank Holiday – Monday 31st August 2026
  • Christmas Day – Thursday 25th December 2025
  • Boxing Day – Friday 26th December 2025
What time does the school day start and end at Orchard School?
Students arrive at 8:20 am, line up at 8:25 am, and begin Reading & Registration at 8:30 am. The school day ends at 3:00 pm (except Year 11 who have prep on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 4:00 pm).
How long is a typical school week at Orchard School?
A typical school day is 6.5 hours long, making the total school week approximately 32.5 hours.