School Times, INSET and Term Dates
School gates are open at 8.45 am with pupil registration at 8.50 am. School finishes for pupils at 3.20 pm with gates opening at 3.15 pm. Please ensure that your child arrives in time for registration to avoid being marked late.
Information on the school's attendance policy and links to support good attendance can be found on our separate attendance page here.
This provides 32.5 hours per week for pupils in line with government guidance.
Term Dates 2025-2026
Autumn Term 2025
| Starts | Ends | Half-term Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 4th September | Friday 19th December | Monday 27th October - Friday 31st October |
Spring Term 2026
| Starts | Ends | Half-term Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 6th January | Friday 27th March | Monday 16th February - Friday 20th February |
Summer Term 2026
| Starts | Ends | Half-term Holiday | Bank Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 13th April | Wednesday 22nd July | Monday 25th May - Friday 29th May |
Good Friday - 3rd April Easter Monday - 6th April Early May Bank Holiday Monday - 4th May |
We follow the term dates as agreed by Portsmouth City Council.
Please click on the following link to access the Portsmouth term dates information page.
INSET days 2025/26
There will be 7 INSET dates in the school year 2025/26 as Hamwic Education Trust have set two days training for all of their schools.
- Wednesday 3rd September 2025.
- Friday 10th October 2025 - All Hamwic Education Trust Schools.
- Friday 28th November 2025.
- Monday 5th January 2026.
- Friday 6th March 2026 - All Hamwic Education Trust Schools.
- Friday 22nd May 2026.
- Friday 3rd July 2026.