Thriftwood School term dates
These are Essex authority calendar dates
October half term starts in 2 days — Mon 26 Oct 2026 (advisory dates — schools may vary them)
They are not confirmed dates set by Thriftwood School.
School-specific dates and INSET days are not verified. The authority calendar below is a reference only.
Terms 2026/27
School holidays, public holidays and recorded training days are excluded. Your school may set more training days, so pupils may attend fewer days. Check your school's calendar.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Weekdays in term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn, term 1 advisory | Tue 1 Sep 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 | 39 |
| Autumn, term 2 advisory | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 | 35 |
| Spring, term 3 advisory | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 | 30 |
| Spring, term 4 advisory | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 | 24 |
| Summer, term 5 advisory | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 | 34 |
| Summer, term 6 advisory | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 21 Jul 2027 | 33 |
Holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| October half term advisory | Mon 26 Oct 2026 | Fri 30 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas holiday advisory | Mon 21 Dec 2026 | Thu 31 Dec 2026 |
| New Year bank holiday (calculated from published boundaries) computed advisory | Fri 1 Jan 2027 | Fri 1 Jan 2027 |
| February half term advisory | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Feb 2027 |
| Easter bank holiday advisory | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Mon 29 Mar 2027 |
| Easter holiday advisory | Tue 30 Mar 2027 | Fri 9 Apr 2027 |
| Early May bank holiday advisory | Mon 3 May 2027 | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| May half term advisory | Mon 31 May 2027 | Fri 4 Jun 2027 |
| Summer holiday advisory | Thu 22 Jul 2027 | Tue 31 Aug 2027 |
Terms 2027/28
School holidays, public holidays and recorded training days are excluded. Your school may set more training days, so pupils may attend fewer days. Check your school's calendar.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Weekdays in term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn, term 1 advisory | Wed 1 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 | 38 |
| Autumn, term 2 advisory | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 | 35 |
| Spring, term 3 advisory | Tue 4 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 | 29 |
| Spring, term 4 advisory | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 | 30 |
| Summer, term 5 advisory | Tue 18 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 | 28 |
| Summer, term 6 advisory | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 21 Jul 2028 | 35 |
Holidays 2027/28
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| October half term advisory | Mon 25 Oct 2027 | Fri 29 Oct 2027 |
| Christmas holiday advisory | Mon 20 Dec 2027 | Mon 3 Jan 2028 |
| February half term advisory | Mon 14 Feb 2028 | Fri 18 Feb 2028 |
| Easter holiday advisory | Mon 3 Apr 2028 | Thu 13 Apr 2028 |
| Easter bank holiday advisory | Fri 14 Apr 2028 | Mon 17 Apr 2028 |
| Early May bank holiday advisory | Mon 1 May 2028 | Mon 1 May 2028 |
| May half term computed advisory | Mon 29 May 2028 | Fri 2 Jun 2028 |
| Spring bank holiday advisory | Mon 29 May 2028 | Mon 29 May 2028 |
| Summer holiday advisory tbc | Mon 24 Jul 2028 | Set by your school |
| Summer term 6 break computed tbc return date not yet published (usually published in September) | Mon 24 Jul 2028 | — |
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Thriftwood SchoolSlades Lane
Galleywood
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 8RW
Not applicable · Official reference 137554
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Postcode coordinates: 51.70251, 0.46481.
Official source
Source: Essex County Council, community and voluntary controlled school term dates. Foundation and voluntary-aided schools and academies may use different dates. Schools choose five staff-training days within the published pattern; check your school's calendar. www.essex.gov.uk
School details from the official school register, fetched 2026-09-05.