Padgate Academy Term Dates 2025/2026 – FAQ

Padgate Academy – Term Dates 2025/2026 (FAQ)

What are the key term dates for 2025/2026?
  • Autumn Term: Starts Wednesday 3rd September 2025 · Ends Friday 19th December 2025
  • Spring Term: Starts Monday 5th January 2026 · Ends Thursday 2nd April 2026
  • Summer Term: Starts Monday 20th April 2026 · Ends Friday 24th July 2026
When is the Autumn term (start and end)?
Autumn Term runs from Wednesday 3rd September 2025 to Friday 19th December 2025.
When is the Autumn half-term break?
School closes for half-term on Friday 24th October 2025 and reopens on Monday 10th November 2025.
Dates shown reflect the last day in school before the break and the first day back, as per the calendar.
When is the Spring term (start and end)?
Spring Term runs from Monday 5th January 2026 to Thursday 2nd April 2026.
When is the Spring half-term break?
School closes for half-term on Friday 13th February 2026 and reopens on Monday 23rd February 2026.
When is the Summer term (start and end)?
Summer Term runs from Monday 20th April 2026 to Friday 24th July 2026.
When is the Summer half-term break?
School closes for half-term on Friday 22nd May 2026 and reopens on Monday 1st June 2026.
What does the calendar say about the Christmas, Easter and Summer holidays?
  • Christmas Holiday: A two-week break between Autumn and Spring terms.
  • Easter Holiday: A two-week break between Spring and Summer terms (may not align exactly with the Easter bank-holiday weekend).
  • Summer Holiday: The longest break, from late July into early September.
Exact day-by-day ranges are not listed on the school calendar image; only term end/start markers are shown.
Are there INSET / staff training days?
Yes. The calendar lists:
  • Monday 1st September 2025 – INSET
  • Tuesday 2nd September 2025 – INSET
  • Friday 3rd July 2026 – Warrington Walking Day
  • Monday 27th July 2026 – INSET (Twilight)
  • Tuesday 28th July 2026 – INSET (Twilight)
Twilight INSET sessions occur after the end of term and are typically for staff only.
Which bank/public holidays are shown on the school calendar?
The calendar explicitly lists:
  • May Day Holiday – Monday 4th May 2026
Other national bank holidays are not detailed on the provided school calendar image.
What dates does the school show for mid-term reopenings?
  • Autumn mid-term reopen: Monday 10th November 2025
  • Spring mid-term reopen: Monday 23rd February 2026
  • Summer mid-term reopen: Monday 1st June 2026
When are the last days of each term?
  • Autumn: Friday 19th December 2025
  • Spring: Thursday 2nd April 2026
  • Summer: Friday 24th July 2026