Senior School Term Dates

Please find term dates for Senior School & Sixth Form below. Please note these dates carefully. Except for reasons of health, permission to start the term late or to leave it early cannot be given, nor can leave of absence during the term time be granted unless the circumstances are exceptional.

All pupils must attend the Carol and Commemoration Services and the Speeches Ceremony.

A full term’s notice of intention to withdraw a pupil must be given in writing to the Headmaster. In default of such notice, a full term’s fees must be paid.

Term dates 2023-24

Spring Term 2024

Monday 8 January – Friday 22 March

Sunday 7 January Wilmot House arrivals day for boarders

Friday 9 February INSET Day

Half Term: Friday 9 February to Sunday 18 February (inclusive)

Spring Term 2024 Important Dates:
Saturday 23 March: Wilmot House departure day for boarders

Summer Term 2024

Thursday 11 April – Saturday 6 July

Wednesday 10 April Wilmot House arrivals day for boarders

Wednesday 10 April INSET Day 

Monday 6 May bank holiday

Half Term: Monday 27 May to Sunday 2 June (inclusive)

Summer Term 2024 Important Dates:
Saturday 6 July: Speeches at 10am (all pupils attend)
Sunday 7 July: Wilmot House departure day for boarders

All pupils must attend the Carol and Commemoration Services and the Speeches Ceremony.

Please note these dates carefully. Except for reasons of health, permission to start the term late or to leave it early cannot be given, nor can leave of absence during the term time be granted unless the circumstances are exceptional.

Term dates 2024-25

Autumn Term 2024

Thursday 5 September – Thursday 12 December

Monday 2 September INSET Day for all Senior and Junior School Staff

Tuesday 3 September INSET Day for all Senior and Junior School Staff

Tuesday 3 September Wilmot House Arrivals Day for Boarders

Wednesday 4 September Induction Day for Year 7 & Year 12 pupils

Wednesday 4 September Induction Day for International pupils

Thursday 5 September Whole School Returns

Half Term: Monday 21 October to Sunday 3 November (inclusive)

Autumn Term 2024 Important Dates:
Thursday 12 December: Carol Service at 7pm (all pupils attend)
Friday 13 December: Wilmot House departure day for boarders

Spring Term 2025

Tuesday 7 January – Friday 4 April

Sunday 5 January Wilmot House Arrivals Day for Boarders

Monday 6 January INSET Day for all Senior and Junior School Staff

Friday 14 February INSET Day for all Senior and Junior School Staff

Half Term: Friday 14 February to Sunday 23 February (inclusive)

Saturday 5 April Wilmot House Departures Day for Boarders

Summer Term 2025

Thursday 24 April – Saturday 12 July

Wednesday 23 April Wilmot House Arrivals Day for Boarders

Monday 5 May Bank Holiday

Friday 23 May INSET Day for all Senior and Junior School Staff

Half Term: Friday 23 May to Sunday 1 June (inclusive)

Summer Term 2025 Important Dates:
Saturday 12 July: Speeches at 10am (all pupils attend)
Sunday 13 July: Wilmot House departure day for boarders