The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School – Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School – Term Dates (2025–2026)

All dates are taken directly from the school calendar. Only dates shown on the calendar are listed.
When is the Autumn Term (start and end) for 2025–2026?

Autumn Term 2025: Starts Wed 3 Sep 2025 (Year 7 & Year 12 start), Thu 4 Sep 2025 (Whole school returns) and ends Fri 19 Dec 2025 (1:15pm finish).

When is the Autumn Half Term break?

Mon 27 Oct – Fri 31 Oct 2025. School resumes Mon 3 Nov 2025.

When is the Spring Term (start and end) for 2025–2026?

Spring Term 2026: Starts Mon 5 Jan 2026 and ends Wed 1 Apr 2026.

When is the Spring Half Term break?

Mon 16 Feb – Fri 20 Feb 2026. School resumes Mon 23 Feb 2026.

When is the Summer Term (start and end) for 2025–2026?

Summer Term 2026: Starts Mon 20 Apr 2026 and ends Tue 21 Jul 2026 (1:15pm finish). Wed 22 Jul 2026 is an INSET day.

When is the Summer Half Term break?

Mon 25 May – Fri 29 May 2026. School resumes Mon 1 Jun 2026.

When is the Christmas Holiday?

Mon 22 Dec 2025 – Fri 2 Jan 2026.

When is the Easter Holiday?

Thu 2 Apr – Fri 17 Apr 2026.

When are the Summer Holidays?

Thu 23 Jul – Mon 31 Aug 2026.

Which Bank/Public Holidays are shown on the school calendar?
  • Good Friday: Fri 3 Apr 2026
  • Easter Monday: Mon 6 Apr 2026
  • Early May Bank Holiday: Mon 4 May 2026
  • Spring Bank Holiday: Mon 25 May 2026

(Only holidays explicitly marked on the calendar are listed.)

What time does school finish on the last day of term?

1:15pm on Fri 19 Dec 2025 and Tue 21 Jul 2026.

Which dates are INSET (teacher training) days?
  • Mon 1 Sep 2025
  • Tue 2 Sep 2025
  • Fri 28 Nov 2025
  • Mon 1 Dec 2025
  • Wed 22 Jul 2026
When do new starters arrive, and when does the whole school return in September?

Year 7 & Year 12 start: Wed 3 Sep 2025.
Whole school returns: Thu 4 Sep 2025.

What are the key “school resumes” dates after breaks?
  • After Autumn Half Term: Mon 3 Nov 2025
  • Start of Spring Term: Mon 5 Jan 2026
  • After Spring Half Term: Mon 23 Feb 2026
  • Start of Summer Term: Mon 20 Apr 2026
  • After Summer Half Term: Mon 1 Jun 2026
Is there a “last day before half term” noted?

The calendar notes Fri 24 Oct 2025 as the last day before the Autumn Half Term (school resumes Mon 3 Nov 2025). It also shows the last day before the Summer Half Term as Fri 22 May 2026.