Open Event Invitation
OPEN EVENING - Wednesday 7th October
Please join us at our next Open Event to tour our wonderful school and meet with our inspiring teachers. Private tours are also available to suit your diary.
Term Dates 2026-2027
Autumn Term 2026
Staff INSET – Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Year 7 Induction day – Thursday 3rd September 2026 (Year 7 only)
Start of Autumn Term – Friday 4th September 2026 (all pupils)
End of half term – Friday 16th October 2026
Half Term Break
Start of half term – Monday 2nd November 2026
School closed – Friday 20th November 2026 (following Speech Night)
End of Autumn Term – Friday 11th December 2026 (12:30 finish)
Christmas Break
Spring Term 2027
Staff INSET – Monday 4th January 2027
Start of Spring Term – Tuesday 5th January 2027
End of half term – Friday 12th February 2027
Half Term Break
Start of half term – Monday 22nd February 2027
End of Spring Term – Wednesday 24th March 2027
Staff INSET – Thursday 25th March 2027
Easter Break
Summer Term 2027
Start of Summer Term – Monday 12th April 2027
Bank Holiday – Monday 3rd May 2027
End of half term – Friday 28th May 2027
Half Term Break
Start of half term – Monday 7th June 2027
Staff INSET (provisional) – Monday 21st June 2027
End of Summer term – Tuesday 13th July 2027
Staff INSET – Wednesday 14th July 2027
Summer Break
The school reserves the right to make amendments to term dates if required.
Leave of absence requests during term time
At Hipperholme our expectation is that parents fully support their child’s education and that students attend all sessions during term term. Parents are discouraged from taking family holidays or trips abroad during term time as children will miss out on important teaching & learning and social development if not in school.
Parents and carers are legally responsible for ensuring their children attend school regularly and schools are responsible for making sure they receive a good education. It is important that children and young people regularly attend school because every school day counts.
For any queries regarding term dates or for extra-ordinary leave of absence requests for your child during term time, please email the School Office directly here.
All requests will be dealt with by the Head of Foundation or Head of Juniors directly. If you feel you have an exceptional circumstance you must speak with us prior to making any arrangements or taking any absence.