School term dates
2011 to 2012
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 2011 | |
|---|---|
| School re-opens | Monday 5 September |
| School closes : half term | Friday 21 October |
| School re-opens | Monday 31 October |
| School closes : Christmas | Friday 16 December |
| Number of days | 70 |
| Spring term 2012 | |
|---|---|
| School re-opens | Tuesday 3 January |
| School closes : half term | Friday 10 February |
| School re-opens | Monday 20 February |
| School closes : Easter | Friday 30 March |
| Number of days | 59 |
| Summer term 2012 | |
|---|---|
| School re-opens | Monday 16 April |
| School closes : May Day | Monday 7 May |
| School closes : half term | Friday 1 June |
| School re-opens | Monday 11 June |
| School closes : Midsummer | Monday 23 July |
| Number of days | 65 |
Total number of days = 194
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 3 May 2012 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 6 April 2012
- Polling Day - Thursday 3 May 2012
- May Day - Monday 7 May 2012
- Spring Bank Holiday - Monday 4 June 2012
- Queen's Jubilee - Tuesday 5 June 2012.
