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    Term Dates

    Term dates for Primary and Secondary

    Term dates, school holidays, INSET days and planned closures for Trinity Church of England School.

    These dates apply to both our Primary and Secondary phases unless stated otherwise.

    Please check the dates carefully before booking holidays, appointments or travel. The dates below are for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.

    Start of September 2026: Wednesday 2 September is an INSET day. Reception and Year 7 attend their induction day on Thursday 3 September. Year 11 return on Friday 4 September. All other year groups return on Monday 7 September.

    Term dates 2026 to 2027

    Michaelmas Term 1, September to October 2026

    INSET day Wednesday 2 September 2026
    Reception and Year 7 induction Thursday 3 September 2026
    Year 11 first day Friday 4 September 2026
    All other year groups return Monday 7 September 2026
    Last day of term Friday 23 October 2026, normal closure time
    Half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026

    Michaelmas Term 2, November to December 2026

    Term starts Monday 2 November 2026
    INSET day Friday 27 November 2026
    Last day of term Friday 18 December 2026, early closure
    Christmas holiday Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027

    Lent Term 1, January to February 2027

    INSET day Monday 4 January 2027
    Pupils return Tuesday 5 January 2027
    Last day of term Friday 12 February 2027, normal closure time
    Half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027

    Lent Term 2, February to March 2027

    Term starts Monday 22 February 2027
    Last day of term Thursday 25 March 2027, early closure
    Easter break Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April 2027

    Trinity Term 1, April to May 2027

    INSET day Monday 12 April 2027
    Pupils return Tuesday 13 April 2027
    Last day of term Friday 28 May 2027, normal closure time
    Half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027

    Trinity Term 2, June to July 2027

    Term starts Monday 7 June 2027
    Last day for pupils Tuesday 20 July 2027, finish at 12.15pm
    INSET days Wednesday 21 July and Thursday 22 July 2027

    INSET days 2026 to 2027

    Pupils do not attend school on INSET days.

    • Wednesday 2 September 2026
    • Friday 27 November 2026
    • Monday 4 January 2027
    • Monday 12 April 2027
    • Wednesday 21 July 2027
    • Thursday 22 July 2027

    Important information for families

    Term time holidays

    Families should not book holidays during term time. Information about attendance and requests for absence can be found on our Attendance and Punctuality page.

    Medical and dental appointments

    Where possible, medical and dental appointments should be arranged outside the school day.

    If an appointment needs to take place during school time, please inform the school in advance and provide any information requested by the school.

    Early closures

    Some terms end with an early closure. Families should check the times carefully and make appropriate collection arrangements.

    Reception and Year 7 induction

    Reception and Year 7 begin the academic year with an induction day on Thursday 3 September 2026. Families will receive further information about arrangements before the start of term.

    Need help?

    If you have a question about term dates or cannot find the information you need, please contact the school office.

    Primary

    Leahurst Road,
    London,
    SE13 5HZ

    Secondary

    Taunton Road, Lee,
    London,
    SE12 8PD