Downe House term dates 2026/27
Autumn term 2026/27 at Downe House starts Tuesday 8 September 2026 and ends Saturday 12 December 2026. Half term runs 23 October 2026 to 8 November 2026.
Term dates, half terms and INSET days for Downe House in West Berkshire, taken from the school’s own published calendar.
Next break
October half term
Fri 23 Oct – Sun 8 Nov
Back to school Mon 9 Nov
- Autumn term started
- Tue 8 Sept 2026
- Autumn term ends
- Sat 12 Dec 2026
Days off at Downe House
Half terms, holidays and INSET days, with the day pupils are back.
Term starts Tue 8 Sept
- OctHalf term
October half term
Fri 23 Oct – Sun 8 Nov
Back to school Mon 9 Nov
In school · 5 weeks · last day Sat 12 Dec
- DecHoliday
Christmas holiday
Sun 13 Dec – Sun 10 Jan
Back to school Mon 11 Jan
In school · 5 weeks · last day Thu 11 Feb
- FebHalf term
February half term
Fri 12 Feb – Sun 21 Feb
Back to school Mon 22 Feb
Terms, half terms and INSET days 2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends | Half term | INSET days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Starts | Ends | Half termFri 23 Oct – Sun 8 Nov | |
| Spring term | Starts | Ends | Half termFri 12 Feb – Sun 21 Feb |
INSET days not listed yet.
The summer term has not been published yet.
School holidays 2026/27
- Christmas holidaySun 13 Dec 2026 – Sun 10 Jan 2027
Questions parents ask
- When does Downe House go back in September 2026?
- The autumn term at Downe House starts on Tuesday 8 September 2026.
- When is October half term 2026 at Downe House?
- October half term at Downe House runs from Friday 23 October 2026 to Sunday 8 November 2026.
- When does Downe House break up for Christmas 2026?
- The autumn term at Downe House ends on Saturday 12 December 2026. The spring term starts on Monday 11 January 2027.
- When is February half term 2027 at Downe House?
- February half term at Downe House runs from Friday 12 February 2027 to Sunday 21 February 2027.
Schools do change dates. Check with Downe House before booking travel. Source: calendar.downehouse.net.