Royal Russell School term dates 2026/27
Autumn term 2026/27 at Royal Russell School starts Wednesday 9 September 2026 and ends Wednesday 16 December 2026. Half term runs 16 October 2026 to 1 November 2026.
Term dates, half terms and INSET days for Royal Russell School in Croydon, taken from the school’s own published calendar.
Next break
Christmas holiday
Thu 17 Dec – Wed 6 Jan
Back to school Thu 7 Jan
- Autumn term started
- Wed 9 Sept 2026
- Autumn term ends
- Wed 16 Dec 2026
Days off at Royal Russell School
Half terms, holidays and INSET days, with the day pupils are back.
- SeptINSET
INSET days
Thu 3 Sept – Mon 7 Sept
Back to school Wed 9 Sept
Past
In school · 5 weeks · last day Thu 15 Oct
- OctHalf term
October half term
Fri 16 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
Back to school Mon 2 Nov
Past
In school · 6 weeks · last day Wed 16 Dec
- DecHoliday
Christmas holiday
Thu 17 Dec – Wed 6 Jan
Back to school Thu 7 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
In school · 5 weeks · last day Thu 25 Mar
- MarHoliday
Easter holiday
Fri 26 Mar – Mon 12 Apr
Back to school Tue 13 Apr
In school · 6 weeks · last day Thu 27 May
- MayHalf term
May half term
Fri 28 May – Mon 7 Jun
Back to school Tue 8 Jun
In school · 4 weeks · last day Wed 7 Jul
- JulHoliday
Summer holiday
From Thu 8 Jul
Terms, half terms and INSET days 2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends | Half term | INSET days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Starts | Ends | Half termFri 16 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | INSET daysThu 3 Sept, Fri 4 Sept, Mon 7 Sept |
| Spring term | Starts | Ends | Half termFri 12 Feb – Sun 21 Feb | INSET daysMon 4 Jan, Tue 5 Jan, Wed 6 Jan |
| Summer term | Starts | Ends | Half termFri 28 May – Mon 7 Jun | INSET daysMon 12 Apr, Mon 7 Jun |
School holidays 2026/27
- Christmas holidayThu 17 Dec 2026 – Wed 6 Jan 2027
- Easter holidayFri 26 Mar 2027 – Mon 12 Apr 2027
- Summer holidayFrom Thu 8 Jul 2027
Questions parents ask
- When does Royal Russell School go back in September 2026?
- The autumn term at Royal Russell School starts on Wednesday 9 September 2026. INSET days before term: 3 September 2026, 4 September 2026, 7 September 2026.
- When is October half term 2026 at Royal Russell School?
- October half term at Royal Russell School runs from Friday 16 October 2026 to Sunday 1 November 2026.
- When does Royal Russell School break up for Christmas 2026?
- The autumn term at Royal Russell School ends on Wednesday 16 December 2026. The spring term starts on Thursday 7 January 2027.
- When is February half term 2027 at Royal Russell School?
- February half term at Royal Russell School runs from Friday 12 February 2027 to Sunday 21 February 2027.
- When are the Easter holidays 2027 at Royal Russell School?
- The spring term at Royal Russell School ends on Thursday 25 March 2027 and the summer term starts on Tuesday 13 April 2027.
- When does Royal Russell School break up for summer 2027?
- The summer term at Royal Russell School ends on Wednesday 7 July 2027.
Schools do change dates. Check with Royal Russell School before booking travel. Source: royalrussell.co.uk.