St Christopher’s – Term Dates 2025/2026 (FAQ)

St Christopher’s — Term Dates 2025/2026

When is the Autumn Term 2025 (start and end)?

Start: School re-opens Tuesday 2nd September 2025 (with a phased return – see details below).

End: School closes after school on Friday 19th December 2025.

When is the Autumn Half Term 2025?

Mid-Term Closure after school on Friday 17th October to Friday 31st October 2025.

School re-opens on Monday 3rd November 2025.

When is the Spring Term 2026 (start and end)?

Start: Monday 5th January 2026.

End: School closes after school on Friday 27th March 2026.

When is the Spring Half Term 2026?

Mid-Term Closure after school on Thursday 12th February to Friday 20th February 2026.

School re-opens on Monday 23rd February 2026.

When is the Summer Term 2026 (start and end)?

Start: Monday 13th April 2026.

End: School closes on Wednesday 22nd July 2026.

When is the Summer Half Term 2026?

Mid-Term Closure after school on Friday 22nd May to Friday 29th May 2026.

School re-opens on Monday 1st June 2026.

What are the phased re-opening dates in September 2025?
  • Tuesday 2nd September 2025: Years 7, 10, 11 & L6 return.
  • Wednesday 3rd September 2025: Years 8, 9 & U6 return.

There is an INSET Day on Monday 1st September 2025.

When are the INSET Days?
  • Monday 1st September 2025 (INSET Day).
  • Friday 13th February 2026 (INSET Day).
When does the Christmas Holiday occur?

School closes for Christmas after school on Friday 19th December 2025 and re-opens for the Spring term on Monday 5th January 2026.

A two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms.

When is the Easter Holiday?

School closes for Easter after school on Friday 27th March 2026 and re-opens on Monday 13th April 2026.

A two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms (may not align exactly with the Easter bank holiday weekend).

When does the Summer Holiday start?

School closes for summer on Wednesday 22nd July 2026.

Typically the longest break (around six weeks).

Which Bank and Public Holidays are noted?
  • Early May Bank Holiday (May Day): Monday 4th May 2026 — listed in the school calendar.

Other public holidays (New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Spring Bank Holiday, Summer Bank Holiday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day) are not listed in the school’s term-date document.

When do students return after each half term?
  • After Autumn Half Term: Monday 3rd November 2025.
  • After Spring Half Term: Monday 23rd February 2026.
  • After Summer Half Term: Monday 1st June 2026.
Are there any specific one-day closures mentioned?

Yes. May Day (Early May Bank Holiday) Monday 4th May 2026 is listed. INSET Days are on 1st September 2025 and 13th February 2026.