Term Dates

At GEM Hereford, we generally follow the term dates set by Herefordshire Council, but we may make some adjustments to better meet the needs of our students. Any changes will always be communicated clearly with parents and carers in advance via Seesaw or direct contact.

You can view the standard Herefordshire term dates here:
Herefordshire Council Term Dates

2025–2026 Academic Year

Autumn Term 2025

  • Term Starts: Monday 8th September 2025

  • Half Term Break: Monday 27th October – Friday 31st October 2025

  • Term Ends: Friday 19th December 2025

Spring Term 2026

  • Term Starts: Monday 5th January 2026

  • Half Term Break: Monday 16th – Friday 20th February 2026

  • Term Ends: Friday 27th March 2026

Summer Term 2026

  • Term Starts: Monday 13th April 2026

  • Half Term Break: Monday 25th – Friday 29th May 2026

  • Term Ends: Friday 17th July 2026

INSET Days (Staff Only – School Closed to Students)

  • Monday 1st September 2025

  • Tuesday 2nd September 2025

  • Wednesday 3rd September 2025

  • Thursday 4th September 2025

  • Friday 5th September 2025

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Please Note

  • While we align with local term dates in most cases, some school days may vary to support student wellbeing and staff development.

  • All changes or additional days will be communicated via Seesaw and directly with families.

If you have any questions about term dates, holidays, or attendance, please don’t hesitate to contact us: