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Term and Notable Dates

At Chiltern Hills Academy, we know that clear communication and forward planning are important for families. Below you’ll find our term dates and key Church of England occasions so you can stay organised and feel connected to school life.

We encourage parents and carers to check dates regularly and download the PDF version for easy reference at home.

If you prefer, you can also access the Academy Calendar:


TermFirst DayLast Day
Autumn – first half termWednesday 2 September 2026 – Y7, Y12, Y13
Thursday 3 September 2026 – Y8, Y9, Y10, Y11
Friday 16 October 2026
Autumn – second half termMonday 2 November 2026Friday 18 December 2026
Spring – first half termMonday 4 January 2027Friday 13 February 2026
Spring – second half termMonday 23 February 2026Friday 12 February 2027
Summer – first half termMonday 12 April 2027Friday 28 May 2027
Summer – second half termMonday 7 June 2027Thursday 22 July 2027

(school closed to students)

In-service Dates
Tuesday 1 September 2026
TermFirst DayLast Day
Autumn – first half termFriday 5 September 2025 (Year 7, Year 12 & Year 13 only)
Monday 8 September 2025 (Year 8, 9, 10 & 11)
Thursday 22 October 2025
Autumn – second half termTuesday 4 November 2025Friday 19 December 2025
Spring – first half termTuesday 6 January 2026Friday 13 February 2026
Spring – second half termMonday 23 February 2026Friday 27 March 2026
Summer – first half termMonday 13 April 2026Friday 22 May 2026
Summer – second half termMonday 1 June 2026Wednesday 22 July 2026

(school closed to students)

In-service Dates
Wednesday 3 September 2025
Thursday 4 September 2025
Friday 24 October 2025
Monday 3 November 2025
Monday 5 January 2026

(school closed)

Bank Holidays
Monday 4 May 2026
Monday 25 May 2026

As a Church of England academy, we celebrate and mark key dates in the Christian calendar as part of our worship and spiritual life.

OccasionDate
All Saints’ DaySunday 1 November 2026
First Day of AdventSunday 29 November 2026
Christmas DayFriday 25 December 2026
The EpiphanyWednesday 6 January 2027
Shrove TuesdayTuesday 9 February 2027
Ash WednesdayWednesday 10 February 2027
Maundy ThursdayThursday 25 March 2027
Good FridayFriday 26 March 2027
Easter SundaySunday 28 March 2027
Ascension DayThursday 6 May 2027

We encourage parents and carers to check dates regularly and download the PDF version for easy reference at home.

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