Canford School term dates 2026/27
Autumn term 2026/27 at Canford School starts Tuesday 8 September 2026 and ends Friday 11 December 2026. Half term runs 16 October 2026 to 1 November 2026.
Term dates, half terms and INSET days for Canford School in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, taken from the school’s own published calendar.
Canford School term dates 2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends | Half term | INSET days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | 8 September 2026 | 11 December 2026 | 16 Oct – 1 Nov | 7 Sept, 8 Sept |
| Spring term | 5 January 2027 | 19 March 2027 | 12 Feb – 21 Feb | 4 Jan |
| Summer term | 13 April 2027 | 2 July 2027 | 28 May – 6 Jun | 12 Apr |
School holidays 2026/27
- Christmas holiday12 December 2026 – 4 January 2027
- Easter holiday20 March 2027 – 12 April 2027
- Summer holidayFrom 3 July 2027
Questions parents ask
- When does Canford School go back in September 2026?
- The autumn term at Canford School starts on Tuesday 8 September 2026. INSET days before term: 7 September 2026.
- When is October half term 2026 at Canford School?
- October half term at Canford School runs from Friday 16 October 2026 to Sunday 1 November 2026.
- When does Canford School break up for Christmas 2026?
- The autumn term at Canford School ends on Friday 11 December 2026. The spring term starts on Tuesday 5 January 2027.
- When is February half term 2027 at Canford School?
- February half term at Canford School runs from Friday 12 February 2027 to Sunday 21 February 2027.
- When are the Easter holidays 2027 at Canford School?
- The spring term at Canford School ends on Friday 19 March 2027 and the summer term starts on Tuesday 13 April 2027.
- When does Canford School break up for summer 2027?
- The summer term at Canford School ends on Friday 2 July 2027.
Schools do change dates. Check with Canford School before booking travel. Source: canford.com.