School Term Dates in Stoke-on-Trent

Term dates for schools in Stoke-on-Trent are set by Staffordshire County Council for community schools, and published each academic year — typically three terms with a half-term break in each, plus five inset (teacher training) days that vary school by school.

Check this year's dates

The official term calendar for Stoke-on-Trent schools is published by Staffordshire County Council:

School term dates — Staffordshire County Council →

Academies and faith schools may differ

Academies, free schools and some faith schools set their own term dates and don't have to follow the council calendar — most stay close to it, but always confirm dates and inset days on your school's own website before booking anything.

Term-time holidays and fines

Taking children out of school in term time without the head teacher's permission can lead to a penalty notice — currently £80 per parent per child (rising to £160 if unpaid within 21 days). Requests for term-time leave go to your school, not the council.

School news in Stoke-on-Trent — closures, Ofsted results, admissions changes — is covered in our local news. More practical local information in the Stoke-on-Trent local guide.