Heathcote School & Science College term dates 2026/27

Term dates and school holidays for Heathcote School & Science College, a secondary school in London.

From the Waltham Forest’s 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	Wed 2 September 2026	Fri 18 December 2026
Spring term	Mon 4 January 2027	Thu 25 March 2027
Summer term	Mon 12 April 2027	Thu 22 July 2027

Holidays and closures

What	When
October half term	Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026
Christmas Holiday	Mon 21 Dec – Thu 31 December 2026
Christmas holiday	Mon 21 December 2026 – Fri 1 January 2027
February half term	Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 February 2027
Easter holiday	Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 April 2027
Easter holiday	Tue 30 Mar – Fri 9 April 2027
May half term	Tue 1 Jun – Fri 4 June 2027
Summer holiday	From Fri 23 July 2027

Before you book

These are Waltham Forest’s term dates, which Heathcote School & Science College follows. Each school chooses its own INSET (staff training) days, so those are not listed here — the school will tell parents. 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 Heathcote School & Science College go back in September 2026?

The autumn term starts on Wed 2 September 2026.

When is October half term at Heathcote School & Science College?

Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026.

When does Heathcote School & Science College break up for Christmas?

The Christmas holiday runs Mon 21 Dec – Thu 31 December 2026.

When is the Easter holiday?

Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 April 2027.

When is the last day of the school year?

Thu 22 July 2027.