Sir John Lawes School Term dates (2025-2026)
Term dates by sch-uk.org
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1st Sep 2025 | First day of term (External Sixth Form induction) |
| 2nd Sep 2025 | First day of term for Year 7, Year 12 and Year 13 |
| 3rd Sep 2025 | First day of term for Year 8, Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 |
| 27th Oct 2025 - 31st Oct 2025 | Autumn Half Term |
| 24th Nov 2025 | Occasional Day - school closed |
| 19th Dec 2025 | Last day of Autumn Term (school closes at 12.30pm) |
| 22nd Dec 2025 - 5th Jan 2026 | Christmas Holiday |
| 5th Jan 2026 | Inset Day - school closed for students |
| 6th Jan 2026 | First day of Spring Term |
| 4th Feb 2026 | Inset Day - school closed for students |
| 16th Feb 2026 - 20th Feb 2026 | Spring Half Term |
| 6th Mar 2026 | Inset Day - school closed for students |
| 27th Mar 2026 | Last day of Spring Term (school closes at 3.30pm) |
| 30th Mar 2026 - 13th Apr 2026 | Easter Holiday |
| 13th Apr 2026 | Inset Day - school closed for students |
| 14th Apr 2026 | First day of Summer Term |
| 4th May 2026 | Early May Bank Holiday |
| 25th May 2026 - 29th May 2026 | Summer Half Term |
| 23rd Jun 2026 | Inset Day - school closed for students |
| 17th Jul 2026 | Last day of Summer Term (school closes at 12.30pm) |
| 18th Jul 2026 - Early Sep 2026 | Summer Holiday |
| 1st Jan 2026 | New Year's Day |
| 3rd Apr 2026 | Good Friday |
| 6th Apr 2026 | Easter Monday |
| 25th May 2026 | Spring Bank Holiday |
| 31st Aug 2026 | Summer Bank Holiday |
| 25th Dec 2025 | Christmas Day |
| 26th Dec 2025 | Boxing Day |
Sir John Lawes School – Term Dates FAQ (2025/2026)
When is the Autumn Term (Start and End)? Term
Start: 1st Sep 2025
End: 19th Dec 2025 (school closes at 12.30pm)
When is the Autumn Half Term? Half Term
27th Oct 2025 – 31st Oct 2025
When is the Spring Term (Start and End)? Term
Start: 6th Jan 2026
End: 27th Mar 2026 (school closes at 3.30pm)
When is the Spring Half Term? Half Term
16th Feb 2026 – 20th Feb 2026
When is the Summer Term (Start and End)? Term
Start: 14th Apr 2026
End: 17th Jul 2026 (school closes at 12.30pm)
When is the Summer Half Term? Half Term
25th May 2026 – 29th May 2026
When is the Christmas Holiday? Holiday
22nd Dec 2025 – 5th Jan 2026
Two-week break between Autumn and Spring terms (per school calendar dates).
When is the Easter/Spring Holiday? Holiday
30th Mar 2026 – 13th Apr 2026
A two-week break between Spring and Summer terms; it may not align exactly with the Easter bank holiday weekend.
When is the Summer Holiday? Holiday
Begins after the last day of term on 17th Jul 2026. (Calendar does not specify a return date.)
Which INSET / Staff Training days are shown? Inset
- 5th Jan 2026 – INSET Day (school closed for students)
- 4th Feb 2026 – INSET Day (school closed for students)
- 6th Mar 2026 – INSET Day (school closed for students)
- 13th Apr 2026 – INSET Day (school closed for students)
- 23rd Jun 2026 – INSET Day (school closed for students)
Are there any Occasional/Closure days? Closure
24th Nov 2025 – Occasional Day (school closed)
Any staggered/new student first days? Start
- 1st Sep 2025 – External Sixth Form induction
- 2nd Sep 2025 – First day of term for Year 7, Year 12 and Year 13
- 3rd Sep 2025 – First day of term for Years 8, 9, 10 and 11
Which Bank/Public Holidays are shown on the school calendar? Bank Holiday
- 4th May 2026 – May Bank Holiday
Other UK bank holidays are not individually marked on this school calendar.
What is the official term year covered here?
2025/2026 academic year (Sir John Lawes School).
Please read: These dates are taken from the school’s published calendar for 2025–2026. Items reflect the legend categories (term dates, half terms, holidays, bank holidays, and inset days) exactly as shown on the calendar.
Calendar Disclaimer
The school Term Dates shown on this page has been sourced directly from the official Sir John Lawes School term dates website. Please be aware that all dates and events may be amended at the discretion of the school or local council. For the most up-to-date and accurate information, we recommend checking the official council website or contacting the school office.