School term and holiday dates

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School term and holiday dates

The term and holiday dates shown below are guide dates only. Governing bodies of voluntary-aided (church) schools and academies have responsibility for setting and determining their term dates and holidays but usually will wish to adopt this framework.

As dates vary from school to school, it is wise to check details with individual schools.  

» See school contact details for links to schools own websites

Professional training days
The LA has not specified any dates for the PTDs (formerly known as INSETS) for the education years 2012-13 and schools are responsible for their own arrangements. Please check with individual schools for any training day closures that may affect term dates for pupils.


Nursery, community primary, secondary and special schools term dates

Autumn 2011

  • First day - Monday 5 September
  • Half term - 24 - 28 October  
  • Last day - Friday 16 December 

Spring 2012

  • First day - Tuesday 3 January 
  • Half term -  13 - 17 February
  • Last day - Friday 30 March  

Summer 2012

  • First day - Monday 16 April
  • Half term -  4 June - 8 June
  • Last day - Monday 23 July 


Autumn 2012

  • First day - Tuesday 4 September
  • Half term - 29 October - 2 November
  • Last day - Friday 21 December

Spring 2013

  • First day - Monday 7 January 
  • Half term - 18 February - 22 February
  • Last day - Thursday 28 March

Summer 2013

  • First day - Monday 15 April
  • Half term - 27 May - 31 May
  • Last day - Wednesday 24 July


Please note that dates may vary from school to school, so it is advised that you check details with individual schools. 

Page last updated: 28/11/2011