Key Dates

Varndean School term dates at a glance.

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  • Autumn Term

    • First day of term
      4th Sep 2025
    • Half Term
      27th Oct 2025 - 31st Oct 2025
    • Last day of term
      19th Dec 2025
    • Winter holidays
      22nd Dec 2025 - 2nd Jan 2026
    • Further Information
      Wednesday 3rd September - INSET
      Thursday 4th September - first day of autumn term for Year 7 only
      Friday 5th September - first day of term for years 8-11 - all year groups in school

  • Spring Term

    • First day of term
      5th Jan 2026
    • Half Term
      16th Feb 2026 - 20th Feb 2026
    • Last day of term
      27th Mar 2026
    • Easter/Spring holidays
      30th Mar 2026 - 10th Apr 2026
    • Further Information
      Friday 23rd January - INSET

  • Summer Term

    • First day of term
      13th Apr 2026
    • Half Term
      25th May 2026 - 29th May 2026
    • Last day of term
      17th Jul 2026
    • Summer holidays
      23rd Jul 2026 - 31st Aug 2026
    • Further Information
      Monday 4th May - Bank Holiday - school closed
      Monday 20th July - INSET
      Tuesday 21st July - INSET
      Wednesday 22nd July - INSET