Stoke-on-Trent School Term Dates 2026/27
Autumn term 2026
Schools open Tuesday 1 September 2026
This is the council date for the autumn term. Academies and individual schools may choose different dates, so check with the school before making plans.
Stoke school dates at a glance
| Term | Schools open | Half term | Schools close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn 2026 | Tue 1 September | Mon 26–Fri 30 October | Fri 18 December |
| Spring 2027 | Mon 4 January | Mon 15–Fri 19 February | Thu 25 March |
| Summer 2027 | Mon 12 April | Mon 31 May–Fri 4 June | Wed 21 July |
School holiday dates
- Christmas holiday
- 21 December 2026–1 January 2027
- Easter holiday
- 26 March–9 April 2027
- Summer holiday starts
- Thursday 22 July 2027
Check the official term calendar
The dates above are taken from Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Use the official calendar to check later academic years and any council updates.
View official term dates — Stoke-on-Trent City Council →
Academies and faith schools may differ
Academies and other schools not run by the council can choose their own term dates. Council-run schools also choose five inset days each year. Always confirm term dates and inset days on your school's website before arranging childcare or travel.
Term-time holidays and fines
Only a head teacher can grant leave during term time and only in exceptional circumstances. A first penalty notice is £80 per parent, per child when paid within 21 days, rising to £160 when paid within 28 days. A second notice for the same parent and child within three years is £160, with no lower early-payment rate. Requests for leave go to the school.
Stoke-on-Trent school attendance and penalty-notice guidance →
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