Term Dates

At St. Joseph’s, we know that planning ahead is important for families. This page provides a clear guide to the school terms, holidays, and INSET days for the upcoming academic year. You’ll also find important information about closures, half terms, and special days so you can plan school holidays, childcare, and family time with ease.

Term Dates 2026-2027 Term Dates 2025-2026

Autumn Term 2026

Term begins: 2nd September 2026
Half term: 26th October – Friday 30th October 2026
Term resumes: 3rd November 2026
Term ends: 18th December 2026

Total pupil days: 72

Spring Term 2027

Term begins: 5th January 2027
Half term: 15th February – Friday 19th February 2027
Term resumes: 22nd February 2027
Term ends: 25th March 2027

Total pupil days: 53

Summer Term 2027

Term begins: 6th April 2027
May Day (school closed): 3rd May 2027
Half term: 24th May – 28th May 2027
Term resumes: 7th June 2027
Term ends: 20th July 2027

Total pupil days: 65

INSET Days (School Closed to Pupils)

Tuesday 1st September 2026
Monday 2nd November 2026
Monday 4th January 2027
Monday 5th April 2027
Wednesday 21st July 2027

Total pupil days for the academic year: 190

Autumn Term 2025

Term begins: 2nd September 2025
Half term: 27th October – 31st October 2025
Term resumes: 4th November 2025
Term ends: 19th December 2025

Total pupil days: 73

Spring Term 2026

Term begins: 6th January 2026
Half term: 16th February – 20th February 2026
Term resumes: 23rd February 2026
Term ends: 2nd April 2026

Total pupil days: 58

Summer Term 2026

Term begins: 13th April 2026
May Day (school closed): 5th May 2026
Half term: 25th May – 29th May 2026
Term resumes: 8th June 2026
Term ends: 17th July 2026

Total pupil days: 59

INSET Days (School Closed to Pupils)

1st September 2025
3rd November 2025
5th January 2026
20th July 2026
21st July 2026

Total pupil days for the academic year: 190