The Kimberley School – Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

The Kimberley School – Term Dates (Academic Year 2025–2026)

What is the academic year covered?
2025–2026.
When is the Autumn term (start and end)?
  • Autumn term starts: Wednesday 3 September 2025
  • Autumn term ends: Friday 19 December 2025
Derived from the calendar: Administration Days on Mon–Tue 1–2 Sep 2025, then teaching begins on Wed 3 Sep; Christmas break begins Mon 22 Dec 2025.
When is the Autumn half-term?
Monday 20 October 2025 – Friday 31 October 2025 (school holiday block).
When is the Spring term (start and end)?
  • Spring term starts: Monday 5 January 2026
  • Spring term ends: Friday 27 March 2026
New Year’s Day (Thu 1 Jan) is a public holiday and Fri 2 Jan is shown as a school holiday.
When is the Spring half-term?
Monday 16 February 2026 – Friday 20 February 2026.
When is the Summer term (start and end)?
  • Summer term starts: Monday 13 April 2026
  • Summer term ends (last pupil day): Friday 24 July 2026
Administration Day on Monday 27 July 2026, followed by start of the summer holiday from Tuesday 28 July.
When is the Summer half-term?
Monday 25 May 2026 – Friday 29 May 2026.
When is the Christmas Holiday?
Monday 22 December 2025 – Friday 2 January 2026.
Public holidays during this period: Thu 25 Dec (Christmas Day), Fri 26 Dec (Boxing Day), Thu 1 Jan (New Year’s Day).
When is the Easter Holiday?
Monday 30 March 2026 – Friday 10 April 2026.
Public holidays during this period: Fri 3 Apr (Good Friday) and Mon 6 Apr (Easter Monday).
When does the Summer Holiday begin?
Begins Tuesday 28 July 2026 (continues into August; only dates shown on the calendar are 28–31 July).
Which Bank and Public Holidays are shown on this calendar?
  • Mon 25 Aug 2025 – Summer Bank Holiday
  • Thu 25 Dec 2025 – Christmas Day
  • Fri 26 Dec 2025 – Boxing Day
  • Thu 1 Jan 2026 – New Year’s Day
  • Fri 3 Apr 2026 – Good Friday
  • Mon 6 Apr 2026 – Easter Monday
  • Mon 4 May 2026 – Early May Bank Holiday
  • Mon 25 May 2026 – Spring Bank Holiday
Are there Administration (INSET/Training) Days?
Yes, the calendar highlights the following Administration Days (magenta):
  • Mon 1 Sep 2025
  • Tue 2 Sep 2025
  • Fri 17 Oct 2025
  • Fri 3 Jul 2026
  • Mon 27 Jul 2026
The calendar also notes: “Please note: an additional Admin day is to be confirmed.”
What are the first and last pupil days?
  • First day of school for pupils: Wednesday 3 September 2025
  • Last day of school for pupils: Friday 24 July 2026
Does the calendar shade weekends?
No. School holiday shading on the calendar applies to weekdays; weekends are not shaded even when they fall within a holiday period.