Darrick Wood School term dates 2026/27 and 2027/28
Term dates and school holidays for Darrick Wood School, a secondary school in Orpington.
Next holidayOctober half term: Mon 19 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026
2026/27
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Thu 3 September 2026 | Fri 18 December 2026 |
| Spring term | Tue 5 January 2027 | Fri 26 March 2027 |
| Summer term | Mon 12 April 2027 | Thu 22 July 2027 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Professional Development Day No students inINSET | Tue 1 September 2026 |
| October half term | Mon 19 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 21 December 2026 – Mon 4 January 2027 |
| Professional Development DayINSET | Mon 4 January 2027 |
| February half term | Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 February 2027 |
| Easter Holidays | Mon 29 Mar – Fri 9 April 2027 |
| May half term | Mon 31 May – Fri 4 June 2027 |
| Professional Development DayINSET | Fri 25 June 2027 |
| Summer holiday | Fri 23 Jul – Wed 1 September 2027 |
2027/28
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Thu 2 September 2027 | Fri 17 December 2027 |
| Spring term | Wed 5 January 2028 | Fri 31 March 2028 |
| Summer term | Tue 18 April 2028 | Fri 21 July 2028 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Professional Development Day No students inINSET | Wed 1 September 2027 |
| October half term | Mon 18 Oct – Fri 29 October 2027 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 20 December 2027 – Tue 4 January 2028 |
| Professional Development DayINSET | Tue 4 January 2028 |
| February half term | Mon 14 Feb – Fri 18 February 2028 |
| Easter Holidays | Mon 3 Apr – Mon 17 April 2028 |
| May half term | Mon 29 May – Fri 2 June 2028 |
| Summer holiday | From Mon 24 July 2028 |
Before you book
These dates are taken from Darrick Wood 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 Darrick Wood School go back in September 2026?
The autumn term starts on Thu 3 September 2026.
When is October half term at Darrick Wood School?
Mon 19 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026.
When does Darrick Wood School break up for Christmas?
The Christmas holiday runs Mon 21 December 2026 – Mon 4 January 2027.
When is the Easter holiday?
Mon 29 Mar – Fri 9 April 2027.
When is the last day of the school year?
Thu 22 July 2027.
How many INSET days does Darrick Wood School have?
3 published so far: Tue 1 September 2026; Mon 4 January 2027; Fri 25 June 2027.
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