Poynton High School & Performing Arts College – Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

Poynton High School & Performing Arts College – Term Dates (2025–2026)

What academic year does this page cover?
2025–2026.
When is the Autumn Term (start and end)?
Teachers: Monday 1st September 2025 Students: Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Ends: Friday 19th December 2025 (school closes for Christmas)
Taken directly from the school calendar.
When is the Autumn Half Term break?
  • Closes: Friday 24th October 2025
  • Re-opens: Monday 3rd November 2025
When is the Spring Term (start and end)?
  • Starts: Monday 5th January 2026
  • Ends: Friday 27th March 2026 (school closes for Easter)
When is the Spring Half Term break?
  • Closes: Friday 13th February 2026
  • Re-opens: Monday 23rd February 2026
When is the Summer Term (start and end)?
  • Starts: Tuesday 14th April 2026
  • Ends: Friday 17th July 2026 (school closes for Summer)
When is the Summer Half Term break?
  • Closes: Friday 22nd May 2026
  • Re-opens: Monday 1st June 2026
What are the end-of-term holidays?
  • Christmas Holiday: Friday 19th December 2025 – Monday 5th January 2026 (two weeks)
  • Easter Holiday: Friday 27th March 2026 – Tuesday 14th April 2026 (two weeks)
  • Summer Holiday: From Friday 17th July 2026 (length not specified on the calendar)
Are there INSET / staff training days?
  • INSET Day 1: Monday 1st September 2025
  • INSET Day 2: Tuesday 2nd September 2025
  • INSET Day 3: Friday 28th November 2025
  • INSET Day 4: Monday 13th April 2026
  • INSET Day 5: Monday 20th July 2026
Listed exactly as shown on the school’s INSET page.
Does the calendar list UK Bank and Public Holidays?
The provided school calendar images do not list bank/public holidays, so they are not included here. This page only reports dates shown on the school calendar.
Key milestone days for September 2025?
  • Teachers return: Monday 1st September 2025
  • Staff & Students INSET: Tuesday 2nd September 2025
  • Students start of term: Wednesday 3rd September 2025