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 > 17th October 2025
Inset Days:
Monday 1st September & Tuesday 2nd September
Please note that pupils are not in school during inset days.
Term 2
29th October > 19th December 2025
Inset Days:
Monday 27th October & Tuesday 28 October
Please note that pupils are not in school during inset days.
Term 3
5th January > 13th February 2026
Parent Consultation Day: Friday 6th February
Inset Days:
Monday 23rd February
Please note that pupils are not in school during inset days.
Term 4
24th February > 2nd April 2026
Term 5
20th April > 22nd May 2026
Bank Holiday:
Monday 4th May
Term 6
1st June > 21st July 2026
We’ll always communicate any changes to dates or closures via: