Ss John Fisher Thomas More term dates – FAQ (2025–26)

Ss John Fisher Thomas More – Term Dates FAQ (2025–26)

Source: school calendar image. Dates reflect only what’s highlighted there.
When is the Autumn Term for 2025–26 (start and end)?

Start Tue 2 Sep 2025 (Y7 & Y11 only). Whole school from Wed 3 Sep 2025.
End Fri 19 Dec 2025 (closes 12:10pm).

When is the Autumn Half Term break?

School closes Fri 24 Oct 2025 (3:00pm) and re-opens Mon 3 Nov 2025 (8:30am).

When is the Spring Term (start and end)?

Start Mon 5 Jan 2026 (8:30am).
End Thu 2 Apr 2026 (closes 12:10pm).

When is the Spring Half Term break?

School closes Fri 13 Feb 2026 (3:00pm) and re-opens Mon 23 Feb 2026 (8:30am).

When is the Summer Term (start and end)?

Start Mon 20 Apr 2026 (8:30am).
End Fri 17 Jul 2026 (closes 12:10pm).

When is the Summer Half Term break?

School closes Fri 22 May 2026 (3:00pm) and re-opens Mon 1 Jun 2026 (8:30am).

When is the Christmas Holiday?

Fri 19 Dec 2025 (12:10pm close) to Mon 5 Jan 2026 (8:30am re-opening).

When is the Easter Holiday?

Thu 2 Apr 2026 (12:10pm close) to Mon 20 Apr 2026 (8:30am re-opening).

When does the Summer Holiday begin?

The summer break begins Fri 17 Jul 2026 (12:10pm close). The end date isn’t shown on the calendar.

Which Bank/Public Holidays are shown on the calendar?
  • May Day Bank Holiday: School closes Fri 1 May 2026; re-opens Tue 5 May 2026.
  • Spring Bank Holiday: School closes Fri 22 May 2026; re-opens Mon 1 Jun 2026.

No other bank holidays are listed on the provided calendar.

Are there Staff Training (INSET) Days?
  • Mon 1 Sep 2025
  • Fri 10 Oct 2025
  • Fri 17 Apr 2026
  • Fri 26 Jun 2026
  • Mon 20 Jul 2026
Is there a staggered start in September?

Yes. Tue 2 Sep 2025 is for Y7 & Y11 only; all pupils return from Wed 3 Sep 2025.

What times are listed for closing or re-opening?
  • Early finish 12:10pm: Fri 19 Dec 2025, Thu 2 Apr 2026, Fri 17 Jul 2026.
  • Standard close 3:00pm: Fri 24 Oct 2025, Fri 13 Feb 2026, Fri 22 May 2026.
  • Re-opening time 8:30am: Mon 3 Nov 2025, Mon 5 Jan 2026, Mon 23 Feb 2026, Mon 20 Apr 2026, Tue 5 May 2026, Mon 1 Jun 2026.
Quick view: all key dates for 2025–26
  • 1 Sep 2025 – Staff Training Day
  • 2 Sep 2025 – School re-opens (Y7 & Y11 only)
  • 3 Sep 2025 – School re-opens for all pupils
  • 10 Oct 2025 – Staff Training Day
  • 24 Oct 2025 – Close for Autumn Half Term (3:00pm)
  • 3 Nov 2025 – Re-open after Autumn Half Term (8:30am)
  • 19 Dec 2025 – Close for Christmas (12:10pm)
  • 5 Jan 2026 – Re-open after Christmas (8:30am)
  • 13 Feb 2026 – Close for Spring Half Term (3:00pm)
  • 23 Feb 2026 – Re-open after Spring Half Term (8:30am)
  • 2 Apr 2026 – Close for Easter (12:10pm)
  • 17 Apr 2026 – Staff Training Day
  • 20 Apr 2026 – Re-open after Easter (start of Summer Term) (8:30am)
  • 1 May 2026 – Close for May Day Bank Holiday
  • 5 May 2026 – Re-open after May Day
  • 22 May 2026 – Close for Spring Bank Holiday (3:00pm)
  • 1 Jun 2026 – Re-open after Spring Bank (8:30am)
  • 26 Jun 2026 – Staff Training Day
  • 17 Jul 2026 – Close for Summer (12:10pm)
  • 20 Jul 2026 – Staff Training Day