Term Dates & Insets
Here you will find all the key term dates to help you plan ahead. We hope this supports families in balancing school, rest and quality time together.
2025 - 2026
Autumn Term
We look forward to welcoming students back to St Paul’s on the following dates:
- Tuesday 2nd September 2025 – for Years 7 and 12 only
- Wednesday 3rd September 2025 – for all other year groups
The autumn term will end at 1pm on Friday 19th December 2025.
Half Term
Half term runs from Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October 2025.
INSET Day
Staff training (INSET) days will take place on:
- Monday 1st September 2025
- Monday 1st December 2025
Please note, students do not attend school on these days.
Christmas Holiday
The Christmas break will be from Monday 22nd December 2025 to Friday 2nd January 2026.
Spring Term
The spring term begins on Monday, 5th January 2026 and ends at 3pm on Friday, 27th March 2026.
Half Term
Half term runs from Monday, 16th February 2026 to Friday, 20th February 2026.
INSET Day
The staff training (INSET) day will take place on:
- Wednesday, 11th March 2026
Please note, students do not attend school on these days.
Easter Holiday
The Easter holiday follows, running from Monday, 30th March 2026 to Friday, 10th April 2026.
Summer Term
The summer term begins on Monday, 13th April 2026 and ends at 1pm on Friday, 17th July 2026.
Half Term
Half term runs from Monday, 25th May 2026 to Friday, 29th May 2026.
INSET Days
Staff training (INSET) days will take place on:
- Monday, 29th June 2026
- Tuesday, 7th July 2026
Please note, students do not attend school on these days.
Summer Holiday
The summer holiday will run from Monday, 20th July 2026 until Friday, 28th August 2026.
2026 - 2027
Autumn Term
We look forward to welcoming students back to St Paul’s on the following dates:
- Wednesday 2nd September 2026 – for Years 7 and 12 only
- Thursday 3rd September 2026 – for all other year groups
The autumn term will end at 1pm on Friday 18th December 2026.
Half Term
Half term runs from Monday 26th October to Friday 30th October 2026.
INSET Day
Staff training (INSET) days will take place on:
- Tuesday 1st September 2026
- Friday 27th November 2026
- Monday 30th November 2026
Please note, students do not attend school on these days.
Christmas Holiday
The Christmas break will be from Monday 21st December 2026 to Friday 1st January 2027.
Spring Term
The spring term begins on Monday, 4th January 2027 and ends at 3pm on Thursday, 25th March 2027.
Half Term
Half term runs from Monday, 15th February 2027 to Friday, 19th February 2027.
INSET Day
The staff training (INSET) day will take place on:
- Wednesday, 10th March 2027
Please note, students do not attend school on these days.
Easter Holiday
The Easter holiday follows, running from Monday, 29th March 2027 to Friday, 9th April 2027.
Summer Term
The summer term begins on Monday, 12th April 2027 and ends at 1pm on Friday, 16th July 2027.
Half Term
Half term runs from Tuesday, 1st May 2027 to Friday, 4th June 2027.
INSET Days
Staff training (INSET) days will take place on:
- Friday, 2nd July 2027
- Monday, 5th July 2027
Please note, students do not attend school on these days.
Summer Holiday
The summer holiday will run from Monday, 19th July 2027 until Friday, 27th August 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are INSET days?
INSET (In-Service Training) days are set aside for staff training and professional development. On these days, school is closed to students, but teachers and support staff use the time to develop their skills, review curriculum planning, and ensure the highest standards of teaching and care. These days are important in helping us maintain an excellent learning environment for all students.
Can term dates ever change?
While we aim to publish term dates as far in advance as possible, there may occasionally be changes due to unforeseen circumstances or updates from the local authority or Trust, although this is rare. Any changes will always be communicated to parents and carers with plenty of notice via our usual channels: email, the school website, and our parent app.
Are holiday absences authorised?
In line with government guidance, holidays during term time cannot be authorised except in exceptional circumstances. Regular attendance is vital for academic progress and personal development, and we strongly encourage families to plan holidays outside of term dates. If you believe you have exceptional circumstances, please organise to meet our headteacher via our office team by emailing info@stpaulscatholiccollege.co.uk to arrange a visit at Open Door, held in the afternoon/evening of every first Wednesday of the month.