We always adhere fully to the dates for the school year and holidays as prescribed by Hertfordshire County Council. Sometimes these dates do not align with schools in our neighbouring London Boroughs or with other local schools. 

Some local Academies and Church schools may follow different dates and we are aware that many are now having a two week half term break in October. We understand that parents who are teachers in other schools may have conflicting term time and holiday dates.  However, the expectation for school holidays for children in our federation schools to be taken ONLY within the holiday dates outlined below remains statutory for everyone. 

We determine dates for our own INSET days and for one occasional day. Both our schools are also designated Polling Stations, but in the case of the Infant School ONLY, and with the limitations we have to work with due to the size of that site, this necessitates the closure of the Infant school, should it be requisitioned by the council for their electoral requirements. 

We publish our dates at least two years in advance, so parents can more easily make arrangements for holidays and ensure these are not taken during term time.

INSET days are tagged onto existing school holidays to minimise any disruption for our families.

Term Dates 2026 to 2027

Autumn Term 2026

Children return to school on Wednesday 2nd September.

Term ends on Friday 18th December.

INSET day: Tuesday1st September (no school for children)

Half Term Break:

Monday 26th October to Friday 30th October

Spring Term 2027

Children return to school on Tuesday 5th January.

Term ends on Thursday 25th March.

INSET day: Monday 4th January (no school for children)

Bank Holiday: Friday 26th March

Half Term Break:

Monday 15th February to Friday 19th February

Summer Term 2027

Children return to school on Monday 12th April.

Term ends on Friday 16th July.

Bank Holiday: Monday 3rd May.

Polling Day: Thursday 6th May (Bushey and Oxhey school closed to pupils)

Half Term Break:

Monday 31st May to Friday 4th June. 

INSET days: Tuesday 20th July, Wednesday 21st July, Thursday 22nd July (no school for children)
Occasional Day: Monday 19th July (no school for children)