Castle Newnham School term dates 2026/27

Term dates and school holidays for Castle Newnham School, a all-through school in Bedford.

From the school’s own website · last checked 29 September 2026

Next holidayOctober half term: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026

2026/27

Term	First day	Last day
Autumn term (first half)	Fri 4 September 2026	Fri 23 October 2026
Autumn term (second half)	Mon 2 November 2026	Fri 18 December 2026
Spring term (first half)	Wed 6 January 2027	Fri 12 February 2027
Spring term (second half)	Mon 22 February 2027	Thu 25 March 2027
Summer term (first half)	Mon 12 April 2027	Fri 28 May 2027
Summer term (second half)	Mon 7 June 2027	Wed 21 July 2027

Holidays and closures

What	When
INSET DayINSET	Tue 1 Sept – Wed 2 September 2026
INSET DayINSET	Wed 2 Sept – Thu 3 September 2026
October half term	Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026
Christmas holiday	Mon 21 December 2026 – Tue 5 January 2027
INSET DayINSET	Sun 3 Jan – Tue 5 January 2027
February half term	Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 February 2027
Easter holiday	Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 April 2027
INSET DayINSET	Sun 4 Apr – Fri 9 April 2027
May half term	Mon 31 May – Fri 4 June 2027
Summer holiday	From Thu 22 July 2027

Before you book

These dates are taken from Castle Newnham School’s website. INSET days are listed where the school publishes them. Schools do occasionally change a date during the year, so check with the school before booking anything you can’t move.

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Quick answers

When does Castle Newnham School go back in September 2026?

The autumn term starts on Fri 4 September 2026.

When is October half term at Castle Newnham School?

Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026.

When does Castle Newnham School break up for Christmas?

The Christmas holiday runs Mon 21 December 2026 – Tue 5 January 2027.

When is the Easter holiday?

Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 April 2027.

When is the last day of the school year?

Wed 21 July 2027.

How many INSET days does Castle Newnham School have?

4 published so far: Tue 1 Sept – Wed 2 September 2026; Wed 2 Sept – Thu 3 September 2026; Sun 3 Jan – Tue 5 January 2027; Sun 4 Apr – Fri 9 April 2027.