2026–27 Academic Year

Term Dates

Our academic year is organised into three terms, each with its own rhythm of learning, pastoral care, co-curricular activity and celebration. We recommend that families plan all travel during confirmed school holidays to avoid any disruption to learning.

Autumn Term: Wednesday 2 September 2026 – Friday 18 December 2026
Half-term holiday: 26 October – 30 October 2026

Spring Term: Wednesday 6 January 2027 – Friday 26 March 2027
Half-term holiday: 15 February – 19 February 2027

Summer Term: Tuesday 20 April 2027 – Friday 2 July 2027
Half-term holiday: 31 May – 4 June 2027

INSET days for staff are the first two days of the Autumn and Spring terms. Pupils return the following day. All dates are subject to confirmation — please check the parent portal for the most current version.

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3
Terms per year
185
Pupil days per year
5
INSET days
14
Weeks of holiday
Autumn Term 2026

This term at a glance

A selection of key dates across the Autumn Term. For the complete list of concerts, fixtures, examinations and community events, please refer to the live parent portal calendar or visit our News & Events page for the latest updates.

02
Sep

First Day of Autumn Term

All year groups return. New pupils and families are welcomed at an induction morning beginning at 8:30 am in the main hall.

Term
21
Sep

Open Morning for Prospective Families

Guided tours of the campus, sample lessons across all year groups and a Q&A session with the admissions team. Pre-registration required.

Admissions
15
Oct

Scholarship Applications Close

The closing date for academic, arts and sports scholarship applications for entry in September 2027. Supporting portfolios must be submitted via the admissions portal.

Admissions
03
Nov

Autumn Arts Festival

Three evenings of theatre, music and visual arts showcasing the talents of pupils across all year groups and four IB programmes. Open to the whole school community.

Arts
18
Nov

Parent–Teacher Conferences

Individual appointments with form tutors and subject teachers to review progress at the mid-point of the term. Bookings open via the parent portal two weeks prior.

Community
01
Dec

House Athletics Championship

The annual inter-house competition covering track, field and swimming. House points accumulate throughout the day and results are announced at the closing ceremony.

Sport
12
Dec

Winter Concert

An evening of festive music performed by the junior ensemble, senior orchestra, chamber choir and house bands. All families and friends of the school are warmly invited.

Arts
18
Dec

Last Day of Autumn Term

End-of-term assemblies and prize-giving across all sections. Pupils are released at 12:30 pm. The Spring Term begins on 6 January 2027.

Term

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