School Term Dates

The term dates below apply to pupils attending Yew Tree Farm School (Independent Special School). These dates outline the school year and are intended to support parents, carers and professionals with planning.

Term dates

Academic Year 2025-2026

SDD - Staff Development Day - STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND

The school may be closed to pupils on designated INSET days for staff training. Where applicable, INSET days and any additional planned closures will be communicated to parents and carers in advance.

Term 1

Friday 5th September - Friday 17th October

Tuesday 2nd September - SSD
Wednesday 3rd September - SSD
Thursday 4th September - SSD

Term 2

Monday 3rd November - Wednesday 17th December

Monday 27th October - Friday 31st October - SSD
Thursday 18th December - SSD
Friday 19th December - SSD

Term 3

Tuesday 6th January - Friday 13th February

Monday 5th January - SDD

Term 4
Monday 23rd February - Thursday 2nd April

Term 5
Monday 20th April - Friday 22nd May

Term 6
Monday 1st June - Wednesday 15th July

Thursday 16th July - SSD
Friday 17th July - SSD

These term dates apply to pupils attending Yew Tree Farm School only. Alternative Provision operates to separate term dates, which are published within the Alternative Provision section of this website.