St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy – Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy – Term Dates (Academic Year 2025–2026)

What academic year do these term dates cover?
The dates below cover the 2025–2026 academic year as published in the school’s calendar image.
When is the Autumn term (start and end)?
  • Autumn Part 1: Opens Wed 3 Sep 2025 – Closes Thu 23 Oct 2025
  • Autumn Part 2: Opens Mon 3 Nov 2025 – Closes Fri 19 Dec 2025
These dates are taken directly from the school calendar table.
When is the Autumn half-term break?
School closes Thu 23 Oct 2025 and reopens Mon 3 Nov 2025 for Autumn Part 2 (half-term falls between these dates).
When is the Spring term (start and end)?
  • Spring Part 1: Opens Tue 6 Jan 2026 – Closes Fri 13 Feb 2026
  • Spring Part 2: Opens Tue 24 Feb 2026 – Closes Fri 27 Mar 2026
When is the Spring half-term break?
School closes Fri 13 Feb 2026 and reopens Tue 24 Feb 2026 (half-term falls between these dates).
When is the Summer term (start and end)?
  • Summer Part 1: Opens Tue 14 Apr 2026 – Closes Fri 22 May 2026
  • Summer Part 2: Opens Mon 1 Jun 2026 – Closes Fri 17 Jul 2026
When is the Summer half-term break?
School closes Fri 22 May 2026 and reopens Mon 1 Jun 2026 (half-term falls between these dates).
When is the Christmas holiday?

Christmas Holiday: A two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms. The school closes Fri 19 Dec 2025 and reopens Tue 6 Jan 2026.

When is the Easter holiday?

Easter Holiday: A two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms. The school closes Fri 27 Mar 2026 and reopens Tue 14 Apr 2026.

Easter Bank Holidays (as shown): Good Friday – 3 Apr 2026; Easter Monday – 6 Apr 2026.

When is the Summer holiday?

Summer Holiday: The longest break, beginning after the school closes Fri 17 Jul 2026.

Which Bank and Public Holidays are shown on the calendar?
  • Good Friday: 3 April 2026
  • Easter Monday: 6 April 2026
  • May Day (Early May Bank Holiday during term time): Monday 4 May 2026
Only holidays listed on the school calendar image are shown here.
Are there any staff training/CPD (INSET) days?
  • Mon 1 Sep 2025 and Tue 2 Sep 2025
  • Mon 5 Jan 2026
  • Mon 13 Apr 2026
  • Fri 26 Sep 2025 (Trust)
  • Mon 23 Feb 2026 (Trust)
  • Fri 3 Jul 2026 (Trust)
These dates are listed as “ALL CPD Days” on the calendar.
What are the exact open/close points for each half-term period?
  • Autumn half-term: Closes Thu 23 Oct 2025 → Reopens Mon 3 Nov 2025
  • Spring half-term: Closes Fri 13 Feb 2026 → Reopens Tue 24 Feb 2026
  • Summer half-term: Closes Fri 22 May 2026 → Reopens Mon 1 Jun 2026
The break occurs between the close and reopen dates above.