Welcome to the term dates section of the Watchlytes School’s website! On this page, you’ll find all the information you need to know about the start and end dates of each term, as well as any planned holidays and breaks throughout the academic year.
Academic Year 2022-23
Autumn 2022
Start of Term
Monday 5th September
Half Term
Monday 24th – Friday 28th October
End of Term
Tuesday 20th December
Christmas Break
Thursday 22nd December – Wednesday 4th January 2023
Inset Days
Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd September
Occasional Day
Wednesday 21st December
Spring 2023
Start of Term
Monday 9th January
Half Term
Monday 13th – Friday 17th February
End of Term
Friday 31st March
Easter Break
Monday 3rd – Monday 14th April
Inset Days
Thursday 5th January & Friday 6th January
Summer 2023
Start of Term
Monday 17th April
Half Term
Monday 29th May – Friday 2nd June
End of Term
Friday 21st July
Summer Break
Starts Monday 24th July
Inset Days
Bank Holidays
Monday 1st May, Monday 8th May | School closed
Transition Day
Thursday 13th July | Year 6 secondary transition
Academic Year 2023-24
Autumn 2023
Start of Term
Monday 4th September
Half Term
Monday 23rd – Friday 27th October
End of Term
Wednesday 20th December
Christmas Break
Thursday 21st December – Friday 5th January 2024
Inset Days
Friday 1st September
Occasional Day
Friday 1st December| No school
Spring 2024
Start of Term
Monday 8th January
Half Term
Monday 19th – Friday 23rd February
End of Term
Thursday 28th March
Easter Break
Friday 29th March – Monday 15th April
Inset Days
Thursday 4th January, Friday 5th January & Monday 15th April
Summer 2024
Start of Term
Tuesday 16th April
Half Term
Monday 27th May – Friday 31st May
End of Term
Tuesday 23rd July
Summer Break
Starts Wednesday 24th July
Inset Days
Monday 3rd June
May Bank Holiday
Monday 6th May | No school
Transition Day
Thursday 11th July | Year 6 secondary transition