Term Dates

Please find term dates as shown below.

Please note that the school has:

• a two week October half-term holiday.
• ensured that the maximum length of any half-term for children is 7 weeks
• moved INSET days to outside term time so that there are no “odd days” of holiday for children during term time (except for Bank Holidays which are outside our control)
• ensured that the school year for children remains within the Sutton school dates as much as possible i.e. it does not start earlier or run later, so that our student holidays overlap with other school holidays

Why have a two week October half-term?

• The Autumn term often comprises of one 8 week half-term; the end of this term becomes less useful as children and staff become very tired and illness is higher as a result. 
• We believe using this “week” at other times will be better for childrens learning and progress.
• A 2 week October half-term will ensure a maximum of 7 weeks before and after the October half-term.  It gives children a restful break before the long winter terms and busy Christmas and New Year period.
• Moving INSET days to outside term time will mean that teachers and other staff are working when children have their holiday breaks.  This gives the potential for the 2 weeks at October for children and for many staff.

Term dates for the next years can be found at the bottom of the page.   They are also on the school website on the calendar for the current year