Please note that the school does not authorise term-time holidays.
Autumn Term 2025
Children return on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 - Friday 19th December 2025
(Half Term week commencing Monday 27th October 2025)
Spring Term 2026
Children return on Monday 5th January 2026 - Friday 27th March 2026
(Half Term week commencing Monday 16th February 2026)
Summer Term 2026
Children return on Monday 13th April 2026 - Monday 20th July 2026
(Half Term week commencing Monday 25th May 2026)
Teacher Training Days for 2025/2026 (School closed to children)
Monday 1st September 2025
Tuesday 2nd September 2025
Friday 21st November 2025
Friday 19th December 2025
Monday 21st July 2026
Term dates are available to view via the My Child At School (MCAS) app.
Term Time Holidays
The Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Academies Trust which St Francis of Assisi Primary is part of, has a policy not to authorise any absence during term time. Whilst this policy is enforced at St Francis of Assisi Primary, every request is also looked at on an individual basis, taking into account your child’s own attendance levels and length of intended absence.
In addition to this, the law states that “as of 1st September 2013 Head teachers may not grant any leave of absence during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances. Head teachers should determine the number of school days a child can be away from school if the leave is granted.”
The following reasons are not considered to be exceptional circumstances:
- availability of cheaper holidays
- availability of the desired accommodation
- poor weather experienced in school holiday periods
- periods overlapping with beginning or end of term
- Birthdays and celebrations
You must be aware that absence from school during term time is unauthorised absence. A Fixed Penalty Notice may be issued if you decide to take your child out of school during term time.
If you are planning on taking your child out of school during term time, you should be honest with us and contact our school office who will be able to help you with next steps. Further information can be found here.