Term and other Key Dates
| 2026 – 2027
Term |
Dates | |
| Autumn Term | Term dates are from Tuesday 1st September 2026 – Friday 18th December
Children start back at school on Wednesday 2nd September and finish on Thursday 18th December INSET DAYS – school closed to pupils Tuesday 1st September, Friday 2nd October, Wednesday 14th October (AFTERNOON ONLY) and Friday 18th December |
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| Half term holiday |
Monday 26th October – Friday 30th October |
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| Christmas Holiday | Monday 21st December – Friday 1st January 2027 | |
| Spring Term | Term dates are Monday 4th January 2027 – Thursday 27th March
INSET DAY – school closed to pupils Wednesday 10th February (AFTERNOON ONLY) |
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| Half term holiday | Monday 15th – Friday 19th February | |
| Easter Holiday | Friday 26th March – Friday 9th April | |
| Summer Term |
Term dates are Monday 12th April – Tuesday 20th July Last day for children at school is Tuesday 20th July – school finishes at 1.15pm Monday 3rd May is a Bank Holiday INSET DAY – school closed to pupils Wednesday 21st July 2027 |
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| Half term holiday | Monday 31st May – Friday 4th June
(Monday 31st May is a bank holiday)
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Term dates for 2026/2027
Please note Harwell Primary Inset days for 2026/2027 are: Tuesday 1st September 2026, Friday 2nd October 2026, Wednesday 14th October 2026 (afternoon), Friday 18th December 2026, Wednesday 10th February 2027 (afternoon) and Wednesday 21st July 2027
Request for Leave During Term Time
Headteachers are not be able to grant leave of absence during term time, unless there are very exceptional circumstances.
A new National Framework for attendance comes into effect on 19th August 2024.
Missing School – A pupil’s absence during term time can seriously disrupt their continuity of learning. Not only do they miss the teaching provided on the days they are away, they are also less prepared for the lessons building on that after their return. There is a consequent risk of under-achievement which we, and you, must seek to avoid.
Please ensure that you let us know before the start of the school day if your child is going to be absent for any reason.