Botley School Term Dates 2026–2027

We know how important it is for families to plan ahead. To help you manage your diary, we have published our confirmed term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year below. You will find a clear breakdown of when terms begin and end, along with all scheduled Bank Holidays and INSET days.

Autumn Term 2026

• Term Starts: Tuesday 1st September 2026

  • Important Note: Tuesday 1st, Wednesday 2nd, Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th September are INSET days. Pupils return to school on Monday 7th September 2026.

• Half-Term Break: Monday 26th October 2026 – Friday 30th October 2026

• Term Ends: Friday 18th December 2026 (1:30pm finish)

Spring Term 2027

• Term Starts: Monday 4th January 2027

  • Important Note: Monday 4th January is an INSET day. Pupils return to school on Tuesday 5th January 2027.

• Half-Term Break: Monday 15th February 2027 – Friday 19th February 2027

• Term Ends: Thursday 25th March 2027 (1:30pm finish)

Summer Term 2027

• Term Starts: Monday 12th April 2027

• Bank Holiday: Monday 3rd May 2027 (School Closed)

• Half-Term Break: Monday 31st May 2027 – Friday 4th June 2027

• INSET Day: Friday 28th May 2027 (School Closed to Pupils)

• Term Ends: Wednesday 21st July 2027 (1:30pm finish)

Summary of INSET Days (School Closed to Pupils)

• Tuesday 1st September 2026

• Wednesday 2nd September 2026

• Thursday 3rd September 2026

• Friday 4th September 2026

• Monday 4th January 2027

• Friday 28th May 2027
   

Public Holidays 2026/27

• Christmas Day: Friday 25th December 2026

• Boxing Day (Substitute): Monday 28th December 2026

• New Year’s Day: Friday 1st January 2027

• Good Friday: Friday 26th March 2027

• Easter Monday: Monday 29th March 2027

• Early May Bank Holiday: Monday 3rd May 2027

• Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 31st May 2027