The Reach Free School Term dates (2025-2026)
Term dates by sch-uk.org
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sep 1-2, 2025 | Inset Days |
| Sep 1, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 | Autumn Term |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Early closure for Open Day (12:45pm) |
| Oct 27-31, 2025 | Autumn Half Term |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Occasional Day |
| Dec 22, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026 | Christmas Holiday |
| Jan 5-6, 2026 | Inset Days |
| Jan 5 - Mar 27, 2026 | Spring Term |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Pupils return |
| Feb 16-20, 2026 | Spring Half Term |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Parents Consultation Day |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Occasional Day |
| Mar 30 - Apr 10, 2026 | Easter Holiday |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Inset Day |
| Apr 13 - Jul 21, 2026 | Summer Term |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Pupils return |
| May 4, 2026 | Early May Bank Holiday |
| May 25-29, 2026 | Summer Half Term |
| Jul 22 - Sep 1, 2026 | Summer Holiday |
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| May 25, 2026 | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Boxing Day |
The Reach Free School – Term Dates (2025–2026)
When is the Autumn Term (start & end)? Term
Monday 1 September 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025 (school finishes at 12:45pm).
When is the Autumn Half Term break? Half Term
Monday 27 October 2025 to Friday 31 October 2025.
Autumn INSET / staff training days INSET
Monday 1 September 2025 and Tuesday 2 September 2025.
Early closure for Open Day (Autumn) Other
Friday 3 October 2025 – school finishes at 12:45pm.
Occasional Day (Autumn) Other
Friday 28 November 2025.
Christmas Holiday (between Autumn & Spring) Holiday
A two-week break between Autumn and Spring terms. For 2025–26 this falls between the end of Autumn term (Fri 19 Dec 2025) and the start of Spring term activities in early January (see Spring INSET and pupil start below).
When is the Spring Term (start & end)? Term
Monday 5 January 2026 to Friday 27 March 2026 (school finishes at 12:45pm).
When is the Spring Half Term break? Half Term
Monday 16 February 2026 to Friday 20 February 2026.
Spring INSET & pupil start INSET
INSET: Monday 5 January 2026 and Tuesday 6 January 2026.
Pupils start: Wednesday 7 January 2026.
Pupils start: Wednesday 7 January 2026.
Parents’ Consultation Day (Spring) Other
Saturday 7 March 2026.
Occasional Day (Spring) Other
Friday 13 March 2026.
Easter Holiday (between Spring & Summer) Holiday
A two-week break between Spring and Summer terms. For 2025–26 this falls between the end of Spring term (Fri 27 Mar 2026) and the start of Summer term (Mon 13 Apr 2026).
When is the Summer Term (start & end)? Term
Monday 13 April 2026 to Tuesday 21 July 2026 (school finishes at 12:45pm).
When is the Summer Half Term break? Half Term
Monday 25 May 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026.
Summer INSET & pupil start INSET
INSET: Monday 13 April 2026.
Pupils start: Tuesday 14 April 2026.
Pupils start: Tuesday 14 April 2026.
Summer Holiday Holiday
Begins after the end of term on Tuesday 21 July 2026. This is typically the longest break (around six weeks) running into early September.
Bank & Public Holidays (within 2025–2026) Bank Holidays
• Christmas Day: Thu 25 Dec 2025
• Boxing Day: Fri 26 Dec 2025
• New Year’s Day: Thu 1 Jan 2026
• 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
• Summer Bank Holiday: Mon 31 Aug 2026
• Boxing Day: Fri 26 Dec 2025
• New Year’s Day: Thu 1 Jan 2026
• 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
• Summer Bank Holiday: Mon 31 Aug 2026
Do terms finish early on the last day? Info
Yes. The school finishes at 12:45pm on the final day of the Autumn (Fri 19 Dec 2025), Spring (Fri 27 Mar 2026) and Summer (Tue 21 Jul 2026) terms.
What are the pupil return/start dates each term? Info
• Autumn: after INSET, pupils’ first day is set by the school; see communications (INSET Mon 1 & Tue 2 Sep 2025).
• Spring: Wed 7 Jan 2026 (after INSET on Mon 5 & Tue 6 Jan).
• Summer: Tue 14 Apr 2026 (after INSET on Mon 13 Apr).
• Spring: Wed 7 Jan 2026 (after INSET on Mon 5 & Tue 6 Jan).
• Summer: Tue 14 Apr 2026 (after INSET on Mon 13 Apr).
All information above is taken directly from The Reach Free School’s published 2025/26 term-dates page. Only dates shown in the school’s calendar have been listed.
Please read: These dates are taken from the school’s published calendar for 2025–2026. Items reflect the legend categories (term dates, half terms, holidays, bank holidays, and inset days) exactly as shown on the calendar.
Calendar Disclaimer
The school Term Dates shown on this page has been sourced directly from the official The Reach Free School term dates website. Please be aware that all dates and events may be amended at the discretion of the school or local council. For the most up-to-date and accurate information, we recommend checking the official council website or contacting the school office.