Helping you stay informed, prepared, and connected.
Below you’ll find the term dates for the current academic year at The Orchard School. We publish these in advance to help families plan holidays, appointments and childcare in line with the school calendar.
Please note: pupils should not be taken out of school during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances. Any planned absence must be discussed with the Headteacher and requested in writing.
Term 1
3rd September > 23rd October 2026
Inset Days: 1st September > 2nd September 2026*
Term 2
4th November > 18th December 2026
Inset Days: 2nd November & 3rd November 2026*
Term 3
4th January > 12th February 2027
Parent Consultation Day: 5th February 2027
Term 4
23rd February > 25th March 2027
Inset Day: 22nd February 2027*
Term 5
12th April > 28th May 2027
Bank Holiday:
Monday 3rd May 2027
Term 6
7th June > 21st July 2027
*Please note that pupils are not in school during inset days.
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We’ll always communicate any changes to dates or closures via: