School term times
We set the term dates for all community and voluntary-controlled schools.
These dates may not apply to voluntary-aided schools, foundation schools, free schools or academies. Check your school’s website to confirm.
Find out when your child may miss school.
| Autumn | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wednesday, 4 September 2024 | Friday, 18 October 2024 |
| Half term | Saturday, 19 October 2024 | Monday, 28 October 2024 |
| Term 2 | Tuesday, 29 October 2024 | Thursday, 19 December 2024 |
| Christmas holiday | Friday, 20 December 2024 | Sunday, 5 January 2025 |
| Spring | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Term 3 | Monday, 6 January 2025 | Friday, 14 February 2025 |
| Half term | Saturday, 15 February 2025 | Sunday, 23 February 2025 |
| Term 4 | Monday, 24 February 2025 | Friday, 4 April 2025 |
| Easter holiday | Saturday, 5 April 2025 | Tuesday, 22 April 2025 |
| Summer | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Term 5 | Wednesday, 23 April 2025 | Friday, 23 May 2025 |
| Half term | Saturday, 24 May 2025 | Sunday, 1 June 2025 |
| Term 6 | Monday, 2 June 2025 | Tuesday, 22 July 2025 |
| Summer holiday | Wednesday, 23 July 2025 | Wednesday, 3 September 2025 |
The following dates were changes for all maintained schools in October 2023, as GCSE exams fell on a non-teaching day: