| Autumn Term begins: | Wednesday 2nd September 2026 (Y7 and Y12) |
| Autumn Term begins: | Thursday 3rd September 2026 (Y8, Y9, Y10, Y11 and Y13) |
| Half Term: | Monday 19th October – Friday 30th October 2026 |
| Autumn Term ends: | Friday 18th December 2026 |
| Spring Term begins: | Tuesday 5th January 2027 |
| Half Term: | Monday 15th – Friday 19th February 2027 |
| Spring Term ends: | Thursday 25th March 2027 |
| Summer Term begins: | Monday 12th April 2027 |
| May Day bank holiday: | Monday 3rd May 2027 |
| Half Term: | Monday 31st May to Friday 4th June 2027 |
| Summer Term ends: | Friday 23rd July 2027 |
| INSET Days | Tuesday 1st September, Monday 4th January, Monday 26th July, Tuesday 27th July and Wednesday 28th July |
Holiday Dates and School Day
| Autumn Term begins: | Thursday 2nd September 2027 (Y7 and Y12) |
| Autumn Term begins: | Friday 3rd September 2027 (Y8, Y9, Y10, Y11 and Y13) |
| Half Term: | Monday 18th October – Friday 29th October 2027 |
| Autumn Term ends: | Tuesday 21st December 2027 |
| Spring Term begins: | Tuesday 4th January 2028 |
| Half Term: | Monday 14th – Friday 18th February 2028 |
| Spring Term ends: | Friday 31st March 2028 |
| Summer Term begins: | Tuesday 18th April 2028 |
| May Day bank holiday: | Monday 1st May 2028 |
| Half Term: | Monday 29th May to Friday 2nd June 2028 |
| Summer Term ends: | Wednesday 26th July 2028 |
| INSET Days: | TBC |
| Autumn Term begins: | Monday 4th September 2028 (Y7 and Y12) |
| Autumn Term begins: | Tuesday 5th September 2028 (Y8, Y9, Y10, Y11 and Y13) |
| Half Term: | Monday 23rd October – Friday 3rd November 2028 |
| Autumn Term ends: | Wednesday 20th December 2028 |
| Spring Term begins: | Thursday 4th January 2029 |
| Half Term: | Monday 12th – Friday 16th February 2029 |
| Spring Term ends: | Friday 23rd March 2029 |
| Summer Term begins: | Monday 9th April 2029 |
| May Day bank holiday: | Monday 7th May 2029 |
| Half Term: | Monday 28th May to Friday 1st June 2029 |
| Summer Term ends: | Friday 27th July 2029 |
| INSET Days: | TBC |
| Autumn Term begins: | Tuesday 4th September 2029 (Y7 and Y12) |
| Autumn Term begins: | Wednesday 5th September 2029 (Y8, Y9, Y10, Y11 and Y13) |
| Half Term: | Monday 22nd October – Friday 2nd November 2029 |
| Autumn Term ends: | Friday 21st December 2029 |
| Spring Term begins: | Thursday 3rd January 2030 |
| Half Term: | Monday 18th – Friday 22nd February 2030 |
| Spring Term ends: | Friday 5th April 2030 |
| Summer Term begins: | Tuesday 23rd April 2030 |
| May Day bank holiday: | Monday 6th May 2030 |
| Half Term: | Monday 27h May to Friday 31st 2030 |
| Summer Term ends: | Friday 26th July 2030 |
| INSET Days: | TBC |
Our school day is designed to provide a clear, balanced routine that supports both learning and wellbeing. Lessons are structured to maximise focus and progress, with dedicated time for breaks, socialising and enrichment opportunities. This consistent pattern helps students feel settled, organised and ready to get the most out of each day.
Day Pattern 2026-27
Registration
Attending registration is a legal requirement and it is parents’ responsibility to ensure students arrive promptly at their tutor room. During registration important notices and information are often given out to the tutor group.
Each year group has a weekly assembly during registration time in the tutor room. Assemblies are a time for us to reflect on issues which concern the school, celebrate our achievements and consider how we might improve.
Please see the specific year group page in the pastoral support section for full details of registration activities and assembly schedules.
Lessons
Lessons are the most important time of the school day. It is vital for students’ future that they receive the best education possible. Students are expected to arrive promptly to each lesson, fully equipped and ready to engage with learning.
Movement Around School
We expect students to behave sensibly when moving along corridors and around school. At Chilwell school, students walk calmly and follow the one-way system.
Break and Lunchtime
At break time, snacks are available to purchase. Dining Rooms are open at break and lunchtime to serve food and drinks, please click Catering for more details.
At both break and lunch time, pupils are encouraged to enjoy our outside spaces.
Pupils are not allowed off-site at either break or lunchtime without prior written permission.