Stanley High School term dates (2025–2026) — FAQ

Stanley High School term dates — 2025–2026

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

Start: Wednesday 3 September 2025

End: Friday 19 December 2025 (12 noon finish)

Inset Days before term starts: Monday 1 September 2025 and Tuesday 2 September 2025.

When is the Autumn Half Term 2025?

Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October 2025

Students return on Monday 3 November 2025.

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

Start: Monday 5 January 2026

End: Friday 27 March 2026 (12 noon finish)

When is the Spring Half Term 2026?

Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February 2026

Monday 23 February 2026 is an Inset Day (students not in school). Spring term resumes on Tuesday 24 February 2026.

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

Start: Monday 13 April 2026

End: Friday 17 July 2026 (12 noon finish)

When is the Summer Half Term 2026?

Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026

Summer term resumes on Monday 1 June 2026.

Which Bank/Public Holidays are shown in the 2025–2026 calendar?
  • Good Friday — Friday 3 April 2026
  • Easter Monday — Monday 6 April 2026
  • Early May Bank Holiday — Monday 4 May 2026 (Students not in school)

Only the holidays listed above appear on the school calendar. Other UK bank holidays are not shown on this calendar.

What are the Inset Days in 2025–2026?
  • Monday 1 September 2025 — Inset (students not in school)
  • Tuesday 2 September 2025 — Inset (students not in school)
  • Friday 5 December 2025 — Inset (students not in school)
  • Friday 30 January 2026 — Inset (students not in school)
  • Monday 23 February 2026 — Inset (students not in school)
  • Friday 26 June 2026 — Inset (students not in school)
What time does school finish on end-of-term days?

Finish at 12 noon on the following dates:

  • Friday 19 December 2025
  • Friday 27 March 2026
  • Friday 17 July 2026
When do students return after each half term?
  • After Autumn half term: Monday 3 November 2025
  • After Spring half term: Tuesday 24 February 2026 (Monday 23 February is an Inset Day)
  • After Summer half term: Monday 1 June 2026
Standard holiday descriptions

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

Easter Holiday: A two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms, which may not always align with the dates of the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Summer Holiday: The longest break, lasting about six weeks, from late July to early September.