Penwortham Priory Academy Term Dates 2025–2026 — FAQs

Penwortham Priory Academy — Term Dates FAQs (2025–2026)

When are the Autumn Term 2025 dates (start and end)?

Autumn Term 2025: Tue 2 September 2025 – Thu 18 December 2025 (end of term, early lunch then closure at 1:10pm).
INSET Day 1: Mon 1 September 2025 (closed to pupils).
INSET Day 3: Fri 19 December 2025 (closed to pupils and staff).

When is the Autumn Half Term 2025?

Mon 27 October – Fri 31 October 2025 (inclusive).

When are the Spring Term 2026 dates (start and end)?

Spring Term 2026: Mon 5 January 2026 – Fri 27 March 2026 (end of term, early lunch then closure at 1:10pm).

When is the Spring Half Term 2026?

Mon 16 February – Fri 20 February 2026 (inclusive).

When are the Summer Term 2026 dates (start and end)?

Summer Term 2026: Mon 13 April 2026 – Fri 17 July 2026 (end of term, early lunch then closure at 1:10pm).
INSET Day 5: Mon 20 July 2026 (closed to pupils and staff).

When is the Summer Half Term 2026?

Mon 25 May – Fri 29 May 2026 (inclusive).

What are the Christmas, Easter and Summer holiday periods?
  • Christmas Holiday (between Autumn & Spring terms): Two-week break. School closes Thu 18 Dec 2025 (INSET Fri 19 Dec) and re-opens Mon 5 Jan 2026.
  • Easter Holiday (between Spring & Summer terms): Two-week break. School closes Fri 27 Mar 2026 and re-opens Mon 13 Apr 2026.
  • Summer Holiday: Longest break after Fri 17 Jul 2026 end of term. (INSET Mon 20 Jul 2026.)

Exact holiday start/end school days are taken from the published term closure and re-opening dates above.

Which Bank and Public Holidays fall in 2025–2026?
  • Christmas Day: Thu 25 Dec 2025
  • Boxing Day: Fri 26 Dec 2025
  • New Year’s Day: Thu 1 Jan 2026
  • Good Friday: Fri 3 Apr 2026 (variable)
  • Easter Monday: Mon 6 Apr 2026 (variable)
  • Early May Bank Holiday (May Day): Mon 4 May 2026
  • Spring Bank Holiday: Mon 25 May 2026
  • Summer Bank Holiday: Mon 31 Aug 2026
Are there INSET (training) days and special closure days?
  • INSET 1: Mon 1 Sep 2025 (closed to pupils)
  • INSET 2: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (closed to pupils & staff; Open Evening)
  • INSET 3: Fri 19 Dec 2025 (closed to pupils & staff)
  • INSET 4: Tue 5 May 2026 (closed to pupils & staff)
  • INSET 5: Mon 20 Jul 2026 (closed to pupils & staff)
  • May Day Closure: Mon 4 May 2026
Are there early closure / special Learning for Life days?
  • Learning for Life Day 1: Mon 22 Sep 2025 — early lunch; school closes 1:10pm
  • Learning for Life Day 2: Mon 24 Nov 2025 — early lunch; school closes 1:10pm
  • Learning for Life Day 3: Fri 30 Jan 2026 — early lunch; school closes 1:10pm
  • Learning for Life Day 4: Tue 28 Apr 2026 — early lunch; school closes 1:10pm
  • Learning for Life Day 5: Thu 18 Jun 2026 — early lunch; school closes 1:10pm
What are the exact term-time mid-term (half-term) closures?
  • Autumn Half Term: Mon 27 Oct – Fri 31 Oct 2025 (inclusive)
  • Spring Half Term: Mon 16 Feb – Fri 20 Feb 2026 (inclusive)
  • Summer Half Term: Mon 25 May – Fri 29 May 2026 (inclusive)
How many pupil openings are there in 2025–2026?

Total number of openings: 190 (Autumn 72, Spring 55, Summer 63).

Is there regular staff training time?

Yes. Staff training: Wednesdays 3:30pm–5:00pm.