Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre term dates 2026/27
Term dates and school holidays for Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, a secondary school in Reading.
Next holidayOctober half term: Fri 23 Oct – Mon 2 November 2026
2026/27
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thu 3 September 2026 | Thu 22 October 2026 |
| Term 2 | Tue 3 November 2026 | Fri 18 December 2026 |
| Term 3 | Mon 4 January 2027 | Fri 12 February 2027 |
| Term 4 | Mon 22 February 2027 | Thu 25 March 2027 |
| Term 5 | Tue 13 April 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Term 6 | Mon 7 June 2027 | Wed 21 July 2027 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|---|
| October half term | Fri 23 Oct – Mon 2 November 2026 |
| GLF Collaborates 1 early finish 1 25pmHalf day | Mon 7 December 2026 |
| Last Day of Term early finish 1 25pmHalf day | Fri 18 December 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 21 December 2026 – Fri 1 January 2027 |
| February half term | Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 February 2027 |
| GLF Collaborates 2 early finish 1 25pmHalf day | Tue 16 March 2027 |
| Last day of term early finish 1 25pmHalf day | Thu 25 March 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Fri 26 Mar – Mon 12 April 2027 |
| Easter | Tue 30 Mar – Fri 2 April 2027 |
| Easter | Tue 6 Apr – Thu 8 April 2027 |
| Bank Holiday | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| May half term | Mon 31 May – Fri 4 June 2027 |
| Summer Half Term | Tue 1 Jun – Fri 4 June 2027 |
| GLF Collaborates 3 early finish 1 25pmHalf day | Thu 17 June 2027 |
| GLF Collaborates 4 early finish 1 25pmHalf day | Mon 5 July 2027 |
| Year 5 Day Sixth Form unwrapped* closed Year 7 8 9 excl budd | Thu 8 July 2027 |
| Last day of Term early finish 1 25pmHalf day | Wed 21 July 2027 |
| Summer holiday | From Thu 22 July 2027 |
Before you book
These dates are taken from Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre’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 Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre go back in September 2026?
The autumn term starts on Thu 3 September 2026.
When is October half term at Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre?
Fri 23 Oct – Mon 2 November 2026.
When does Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre break up for Christmas?
The Christmas holiday runs Mon 21 December 2026 – Fri 1 January 2027.
When is the Easter holiday?
Fri 26 Mar – Mon 12 April 2027.
When is the last day of the school year?
Wed 21 July 2027.
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