The Valley Leadership Academy Term Dates 2025–2026

The Valley Leadership Academy Term Dates 2025–2026

When is the Autumn Term 2025?
The Autumn Term 2025 begins on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 and ends on Friday 19th December 2025.
When is the Autumn Half Term Holiday 2025?
The Autumn Half Term break runs from Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October 2025. School reopens on Monday 3rd November 2025.
When is the Spring Term 2026?
The Spring Term 2026 begins on Tuesday 6th January 2026 and ends on Friday 27th March 2026.
When is the Spring Half Term Holiday 2026?
The Spring Half Term takes place from Monday 16th February to Friday 20th February 2026. School reopens on Monday 23rd February 2026.
When is the Summer Term 2026?
The Summer Term 2026 begins on Tuesday 14th April 2026 and ends on Thursday 16th July 2026.
When is the Summer Half Term Holiday 2026?
The Summer Half Term holiday runs from Monday 25th May to Friday 29th May 2026. School reopens on Monday 1st June 2026.
When is the Christmas Holiday 2025–2026?
The Christmas Holiday runs from Monday 22nd December 2025 to Friday 2nd January 2026.
When is the Easter Holiday 2026?
The Easter Holiday runs from Monday 30th March to Friday 10th April 2026.
When does the Summer Holiday 2026 start?
The Summer Holiday begins after school closes on Thursday 16th July 2026 and continues until early September 2026.
What are the Bank and Public Holidays during 2025–2026?
  • New Year’s Day: Thursday 1st January 2026
  • Good Friday: Friday 3rd April 2026
  • Easter Monday: Monday 6th April 2026
  • Early May Bank Holiday: Monday 4th May 2026
  • Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 25th May 2026
  • Summer Bank Holiday: Monday 31st August 2026
  • Christmas Day: Thursday 25th December 2025
  • Boxing Day: Friday 26th December 2025
When are the Staff INSET Days for 2025–2026?
  • Monday 1st September 2025
  • Tuesday 2nd September 2025
  • Monday 5th January 2026
  • Friday 20th March 2026
  • Monday 13th April 2026
When does the school reopen after each major holiday?
  • After Summer: Wednesday 3rd September 2025
  • After Autumn Half Term: Monday 3rd November 2025
  • After Christmas: Tuesday 6th January 2026
  • After Spring Half Term: Monday 23rd February 2026
  • After Easter: Tuesday 14th April 2026
  • After Summer Half Term: Monday 1st June 2026
How many teaching days are there each term?
  • Autumn Term 2025 – 74 openings
  • Spring Term 2026 – 54 openings
  • Summer Term 2026 – 62 openings