The Becket School - A Catholic Voluntary Academy | Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

The Becket School - A Catholic Voluntary Academy — Term Dates (2025–2026)

What is the academic year covered?
2025–2026 (September 2025 to July 2026), as shown on the published calendar.
When is the Autumn Term (start & end)?

Start: 3 September 2025 (following Admin/INSET days on 1–2 September).

End: 19 December 2025 (Christmas Holiday begins 22 December).

Derived from the highlighted Admin/INSET days (1–2 Sep) and School Holidays (from 22 Dec).

When is the Autumn Half Term?
20–31 October 2025 (School Holidays highlighted 20–24 and 27–31 October).
Christmas Holiday dates
22–31 December 2025 (School Holidays).
When is the Spring Term (start & end)?

Start: 5 January 2026 (Public Holidays shown 1–2 January).

End: 27 March 2026 (Easter Holiday begins 30 March).

Boundaries set by Public Holidays (1–2 Jan) and School Holidays (from 30 Mar).

When is the Spring Half Term?
16–20 February 2026 (School Holidays).
Easter Holiday dates
30–31 March 2026 and 1–3 & 6–10 April 2026 (School Holidays).
Public Holidays within this period: Good Friday 3 April 2026 and Easter Monday 6 April 2026.
When is the Summer Term (start & end)?

Start: 13 April 2026 (after the Easter Holiday).

End: 24 July 2026 (last teaching day before Admin/INSET day and Summer Holiday).

The calendar shows an Admin/INSET day on 27 July and School Holidays from 28 July.

When is the Summer Half Term?
25–29 May 2026 (25 May shown as a Public Holiday; 26–29 May shown as School Holidays).
When do the Summer Holidays start?
School Holidays begin on 28 July 2026 (with an Admin/INSET day on 27 July 2026).
Which Public/Bank Holidays are shown on the calendar?
  • New Year’s Day: 1 January 2026 (Public Holiday).
  • 2 January 2026 (Public Holiday as shown).
  • Good Friday: 3 April 2026 (Public Holiday).
  • Easter Monday: 6 April 2026 (Public Holiday).
  • Early May Bank Holiday: 4 May 2026 (Public Holiday).
  • Spring Bank Holiday: 25 May 2026 (Public Holiday).

Only Public/Bank Holidays highlighted in light green are listed.

What Admin/INSET (Administration & ISE) days are shown?
  • 1–2 September 2025
  • 10 November 2025
  • 24 November 2025
  • 13 February 2026
  • 27 July 2026

These dates appear in yellow on the calendar.

Are there School Holidays shown before September?
Yes. The calendar shows Summer School Holidays in August 2025 on: 4–7, 11–15, 18–22, and 25–29 August.
Quick recap of all highlighted School Holiday blocks
  • Aug 2025: 4–7, 11–15, 18–22, 25–29
  • Oct 2025: 20–24 & 27–31 (Autumn Half Term)
  • Dec 2025: 22–31 (Christmas Holiday)
  • Feb 2026: 16–20 (Spring Half Term)
  • Mar–Apr 2026: 30–31 Mar & 1–3, 6–10 Apr (Easter Holiday)
  • May 2026: 26–29 (with Public Holiday on 25 May)
  • Jul 2026: 28–31 (Summer Holiday begins)