School term dates
2012 to 2013
The following term dates only apply to community, voluntary controlled and special schools. Foundation and voluntary aided schools set their own term dates and you should contact them directly for details.
| Autumn term 2012 | |
|---|---|
| School re-opens | Monday 3 September |
| School closes : half term | Friday 19 October |
| School re-opens | Monday 29 October |
| School closes : Christmas | Friday 21 December |
| Number of days | 75 |
| Spring term 2013 | |
|---|---|
| School re-opens | Monday 7 January |
| School closes : half term | Friday 15 February |
| School re-opens | Monday 25 February |
| School closes : Easter | Thursday 28 March |
| Number of days | 54 |
| Summer term 2013 | |
|---|---|
| School re-opens | Monday 15 April |
| School closes : May Day | Monday 6 May |
| School closes : half term | Friday 24 May |
| School re-opens | Monday 3 June |
| School closes : Midsummer | Tuesday 23 July |
| Number of days | 65 |
Total number of days = 195
Important note
Schools have five additional days when they will not be open to pupils. These are training days and occasional days which are determined by the governing body of each school (though one must be 2 May 2013 if the school is closed for election purposes). If you have any queries, please contact the school directly -Search for schools
See also - Holidays: term-time arrangements
Dates to remember
- Good Friday - Friday 29 March 2013
- Polling Day - Thursday 2 May 2013 (not anticipated at present)
- May Day - Monday 6 May 2013.
