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Term dates

In addition to the school terms below, holiday provision for Kindergarten and Pre-Reception pupils from autumn 2025.

2025-26 Holiday provision

School year 2025/26

Autumn Term 2025

Staff INSET
Tuesday 26 through Friday 29 August


Term Starts
Monday 1 September (Full day start for whole school)


Half Term
Monday 20 October – Friday 31 October inclusive


Term Ends
Friday 12 December (Half-day finish for whole school)

Spring Term 2026

Staff INSET
Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 January


Term Starts
Wednesday 7 January (Full day start for whole school)


Half Term
Monday 16 – Friday 20 February inclusive


Term Ends
Friday 27 March (Half-day finish for whole school)

Summer Term 2026

Staff INSET
Monday 20 April


Term Starts
Tuesday 21 April (Full day start for whole school)


Half Term
Monday 25 – Friday 29 May inclusive


Term Ends
Thursday 2 July (Half-day finish for whole school)

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Wellbeing Award for Schools 2025-2028
Independent Schools Association
Independent Schools of the Year: Pre Prep of the Year
Woodland Trust. Platinum Award
TFL Travel for Life Gold Award
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Holiday Provision

New from 2025-26: An exciting extension of our offering for our youngest children

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