TERM DATES
School Terms, Holidays and Key Dates
Plan ahead with the confirmed term dates, school holidays and INSET days for Rainhill High School.
The formal term dates for the 2026–27 academic year are shown below. We also publish key school events and dates that are useful to pupils, parents and carers throughout the year.
Dates are correct at the time of publication. Where arrangements change, parents and carers should continue to check Arbor and school communications for the latest information.
The School Year
Key dates for pupils and families.
Pupils return
Autumn Term ends
Spring Term begins
Pupils finish
INSET Days 2026–27
Pupils do not attend school on the following INSET days.
Term Dates and School Holidays
These dates show the formal teaching terms, half-term breaks, school holidays and confirmed INSET arrangements for the academic year.
| Term / Break | Dates | Key Information |
|---|---|---|
| AUTUMN Autumn Term 1 | Thursday 3 September – Friday 23 October 2026 | Pupils return: Thursday 3 September |
| October Half Term | Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October 2026 | School closed |
| AUTUMN Autumn Term 2 | Monday 2 November – Friday 18 December 2026 | INSET: Friday 27 November |
| Christmas Break | Monday 21 December 2026 – Friday 1 January 2027 | School closed |
| SPRING Spring Term 1 | Monday 4 January – Friday 12 February 2027 | |
| February Half Term | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | School closed |
| SPRING Spring Term 2 | Monday 22 February – Thursday 25 March 2027 | |
| Spring Break | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | School closed |
| SUMMER Summer Term 1 | Monday 12 April – Friday 28 May 2027 | |
| May Half Term | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | School closed |
| SUMMER Summer Term 2 | Monday 7 June – Tuesday 20 July 2027 |
INSET: Friday 25 June Pupils finish: Tuesday 20 July INSET: Wednesday 21 July |
Upcoming Events & Key Dates
Alongside the formal term dates above, we publish key dates that are useful to pupils, parents and carers throughout the academic year.
The calendar focuses on public-facing information such as parents’ evenings, examinations, trips, performances, transition activities, reports and major school events.
Check Arbor for the Latest Information
School events and arrangements can change during the year. Arbor and direct school communications should always be used for the most up-to-date information.
Half terms, holidays, INSET days and changes to normal attendance.
Parents’ evenings, open events, transition meetings and family events.
Important examination periods and assessment information.
Key educational visits, residentials and wider opportunities.
Performances, awards, sports events, reports and other major dates.
More Dates Will Be Added Throughout the Year
We will add key events to this page as dates are confirmed. Parents and carers will also receive relevant information directly through Arbor.
