Term dates and holidays
A summary of the school terms and holiday dates for 2008 and beyond.
These dates are based on the assumption that there should be 190 ‘pupil’ days and 5 ‘teacher available for work’ days, two of which are predetermined (1 September and 5 January). Schools may choose where the other three are found from within this envelope of dates or commute them to the equivalent number of twilight sessions.
It is recommended that you consult the school's individual website or contact the school direct to check the return date for your child. Use the Oxfordshire schools search to find a school's contact details and web link.
| Term |
Dates |
Number of days |
| Term 1 |
1 September 2008 – 24 October 2008 |
40 |
| October holiday |
27 October – 31 October 2008 |
|
| Term 2 |
3 November – 19 December 2008 |
35 |
| Christmas holiday |
22 December 2008– 2 January 2009 |
|
| Term 3 |
5 January 2009 – 13 February |
30 |
| February holiday |
16 - 20 February 2009 |
|
| Term 4 |
23 February - 3 April 2009 |
30 |
| April holiday |
6 - 17 April 2009 |
|
| Term 5 |
20 April - 22 May 2009 |
24 |
| Late Spring holiday |
25 – 29 May 2009 |
|
| Term 6 |
1 June – 20 July 2009 |
36 |
| Total |
|
195 |
School term dates are set by the local education authority following consultation with (amongst others) schools, neighbouring authorities and groups representing teaching and other staff.
School term and holiday dates are determined in accordance with the legal requirements of the Department for Education and Skills, which require that there should be 190 'pupil' days. In addition, staff should be available for work on a further five days during the year.
A summary of the school terms and holiday dates for the academic year 2009-10.
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