Welcome to the official term dates page for Ellesmere Port Catholic High School. Please find below the academic year calendar, including term start and finish dates, half-term breaks, and holidays.
We recommend checking this page regularly for any updates or changes.
Academic Year 2025–2026
Autumn Term 2025
Inset Day (School Closed to Students): Monday 1 September 2025 Term Starts (Students Return): Tuesday 2 September 2025 Half Term Break: Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October 2025 Term Ends: Friday 19 December 2025
Spring Term 2026
Term Starts: Monday 5 January 2026
Half Term Break: Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February 2026
Term Ends: Friday 27 March 2026
Summer Term 2026
Term Starts: Monday 13 April 2026 May Day Bank Holiday (School Closed): Monday 4 May 2026 Half Term Break: Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026 Term Ends: Friday 17 July 2026
Inset Days (Staff Training Days)
The following days are designated as staff training days. School will be closed to students:
Monday 1 September 2025 Friday 24 October 2025 Monday 20 July 2026
(Additional inset days may be added — please check back for updates.)
Important Information
All dates are correct at the time of publication. Parents and carers will be notified directly of any changes. Absence requests during term time must be submitted in advance and will only be authorised in exceptional circumstances.
For further information, please contact the school office.
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