Calendar and Term Dates
From the first day of term to the last, the Churston calendar is shaped by learning, celebration, and the kind of moments that stay with students long after they leave.
Here you’ll find the core structure of the school year. Term dates set out when each term begins and ends, including holidays and inset days, so you can plan ahead with confidence.
2025/2026 Academic Year
Autumn 1
- First day: Monday 1st September (Non-Pupil days 1st and 2nd September)
- Students return: Wednesday 3rd September
- Last day: Thursday 23rd October
Autumn 2
- First day: Monday 3rd November (Non-Pupil day)
- Students return: Tuesday 4th November
- Last day: Friday 19th December
Spring 1
- First day: Monday 5th January
- Non-pupil day: Tuesday 27th January
- Last day: Friday 13th February
Spring 2
- First day: Monday 23rd February
- Public holiday: Friday 3rd April
- Last day: Thursday 2nd April
Summer 1
- First day: Monday 20th April
- Public holiday: Monday 4th May
- Last day: Friday 22nd May
Summer 2
- First day: Monday 1st June (Non-Pupil day)
- Students return: Tuesday 2nd June
- Last day: Friday 17th July
2026/2027 Academic Year
Autumn 1
- First day: Thursday 3rd September (Non-Pupil days 3rd and 4th September)
- Students return: Monday 7th September
- Last day: Thursday 22nd October
Autumn 2
- First day: Monday 2nd November (Non-Pupil day)
- Students return: Tuesday 3rd November
- Last day: Friday 18th December
Spring 1
- First day: Monday 4th January
- Non-pupil day: Monday 25th January
- Last day: Friday 12th February
Spring 2
- First day: Monday 22nd February
- Public holiday: Friday 26th March
- Last day: Thursday 25th March
Summer 1
- First day: Monday 12th April
- Public holiday: Monday 3rd May
- Last day: Friday 28th May
Summer 2
- First day: Monday 7th June
- Non-pupil day: Wednesday 9th June
- Last day: Friday 23rd July
2027/2028 Academic Year
Autumn 1
- First day: Monday 6th September (Non-Pupil days 6th and 7th September)
- Students return: Wednesday 8th September
- Last day: Thursday 21st October
Autumn 2
- First day: Monday 1st November (Non-Pupil day)
- Students return: Tuesday 2nd November
- Last day: Friday 17th December
Spring 1
- First day: Tuesday 4th January
- Non-pupil day: Monday 24th January
- Last day: Friday 11th February
Spring 2
- First day: Monday 21st February
- Last day: Friday 31st March
Summer 1
- First day: Tuesday 18th April
- Public holiday: Monday 1st May
- Last day: Friday 26th May
Summer 2
- First day: Monday 5th June
- Non-pupil day: Wednesday 7th June
- Last day: Friday 21st July
This is where we highlight the main moments in the Churston year, from performances and trips to whole-school celebrations and information evenings. For the most up-to-date listings, you can also view our live calendar via Google Calendar.
Parents' evenings
Our parents’ evenings are a chance to have focused conversations with subject teachers about your child’s progress, achievements, and next steps. Each year group has set dates across the year, with appointments held via video call for convenience.
Year 7: 30th April & 7th May 2026
Year 8: 5th March & 12th March 2026
Year 9: 5th February & 12th February 2026
Year 11: 20th November & 27th November 2025
Year 12: 26th March 2026
Year 13: 23rd October 2025
Year 10 parents’ evening will be in person (further information will be communicated to parents/carers and students nearer the time)
Year 10: 4th June 2026 – 4:15pm to 7pm
Information evenings
Information evenings are designed to help you navigate key points in your child’s journey, such as choosing options, joining Year 7, or moving into the Sixth Form. They offer a chance to hear from senior staff, ask questions, and understand what to expect in the years ahead.
Year 8 Options Evening: Thursday 26th February 2026 6-8pm
Year 9 Information Evening: Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 6pm
Sixth Form Open Evening: Wednesday 12th November 2025 6-8pm
Open Day: Thursday 25th June 2026
