All dates above are taken directly from the school’s published calendar images.
When is the Autumn Term 2025 (start and end)?
Re-open for students: Wed 3 Sept 2025
End of term: Fri 19 Dec 2025
INSET/Trust Days (closed to students): Mon 1 Sept & Tue 2 Sept 2025, Fri 19 Sept 2025, Fri 5 Dec 2025
Mid Term Closure (Half Term): Mon 27 Oct – Fri 31 Oct 2025 (inclusive)
When is the Autumn Half Term 2025?
Mon 27 October – Fri 31 October 2025 (inclusive).
When is the Spring Term 2026 (start and end)?
INSET Day (closed): Mon 5 Jan 2026
Re-open for students: Tue 6 Jan 2026
Mid Term Closure (Half Term): Mon 16 Feb – Fri 20 Feb 2026 (inclusive)
End of term: Fri 27 Mar 2026
When is the Spring Half Term 2026?
Mon 16 February – Fri 20 February 2026 (inclusive).
When is the Summer Term 2026 (start and end)?
Re-open for students: Mon 13 Apr 2026
End of term: Fri 17 Jul 2026
INSET Day (closed): Fri 26 Jun 2026 and Mon 20 Jul 2026
May Day Bank Holiday (closure): Mon 4 May 2026
Mid Term Closure (Half Term): Mon 25 May – Fri 29 May 2026 (inclusive)
When is the Summer Half Term 2026?
Mon 25 May – Fri 29 May 2026 (inclusive).
Christmas Holiday (between Autumn & Spring terms)
A two-week break between Fri 19 Dec 2025 (end of Autumn term) and the Spring start. Practical window: Mon 22 Dec 2025 – Fri 2 Jan 2026. (Mon 5 Jan is INSET; students return Tue 6 Jan 2026.)
Easter Holiday (between Spring & Summer terms)
A two-week break between Fri 27 Mar 2026 (end of Spring term) and Mon 13 Apr 2026 (start of Summer). Practical window: Mon 30 Mar – Fri 10 Apr 2026.
When does the Summer Holiday start?
The school breaks up on Fri 17 Jul 2026. There is an INSET on Mon 20 Jul 2026 (closed to students). The Summer Holiday begins after this INSET day; the return date is not shown on the calendar.
Which INSET/Trust Days are shown?
Mon 1 Sept 2025 – INSET/Trust (closed)
Tue 2 Sept 2025 – INSET/Trust (closed)
Fri 19 Sept 2025 – INSET (closed)
Fri 5 Dec 2025 – Trust Day (closed)
Mon 5 Jan 2026 – INSET (closed)
Fri 26 Jun 2026 – INSET (closed)
Mon 20 Jul 2026 – INSET (closed)
Bank & Public Holidays relevant to this year
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
Easter Monday: Mon 6 Apr 2026
Early May Bank Holiday: Mon 4 May 2026School closure shown
Spring Bank Holiday: Mon 25 May 2026
Summer Bank Holiday: Mon 31 Aug 2026
Are any other non-teaching closures shown on the calendar?
Yes. The calendar explicitly shows all Mid-Term Closures (half terms) and the May Day Bank Holiday closure. No other ad-hoc closures are listed.
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 Southlands High School 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.
