Calendar
Please note that all dates may be subject to change at short notice.
Any changes to the original date published, amendments, or new additions to the list, will be in red text.
Key Dates for 2026-2027
Autumn Term: Thursday 3rd September – Friday 18th December 2026
Tuesday 1st September Inset Day 1
Wednesday 2nd September Inset Day 2
Thursday 3rd September 8.45am, first day of term for Year 7 only
Friday 4th September 8.45am, first day of term for rest of the school
Thursday 10th September 6.00pm, Year 7 Information Evening in the Sports Hall
Friday 11th September School photos
Monday 14th September School photos
Thursday 24th September 6.00pm, Year 10 Information Evening & Work Experience Briefing
in the Sports Hall
Thursday 1st October 6.00pm, Year 11 Information Evening in the Sports Hall
Thursday 8th October 6.00pm, Priestlands Open Evening
Early finish for students at 1.45pm (buses will be rearranged)
Friday 9th October Inset Day 3
Monday & Tuesday 12th & 13th October Year 7 Fairthorne Activity Days
Tuesday 13th October 9.30am, Priestlands Open Morning
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 20th, 21st & 22nd October
School Production of Harry Potter, 7.00pm in the Sports Hall
Autumn Half-term: Monday 26th October – Friday 6th November 2026 – TWO WEEKS
Tuesday 10th November Careers Parent Information Evening in the Main Hall
Thursday 19th November 6.30pm, Class of 2026 Presentation Evening in the Sports Hall
Thursday 26th November 4.00pm, all year groups, ‘Meet the Tutor’ Evening in the Sports Hall
Monday 23rd Nov – Tuesday 8th December Year 11 Mock GCSEs
Thursday 10th December 6.00pm, Winter Concert in the PAC
Friday 18th December Last day of term
Spring Term: Monday 4th January – Thursday 25th March 2027
Monday 4th January Inset Day 4
Tuesday 5th January First day of term for all students
Thursday 14th January 4.30pm, Year 11 Parents’ Evening (online)
Tuesday & Thursday 19th & 21st January 3.30pm, Year 10 Priestlands Baccalaureate presentations in the Main Hall
Thursday 28th January 6.00pm, Year 11 GCSE Exams Information Evening in the Main Hall
Wednesday 10th February 4.30pm, Year 9 Curriculum Choices Evening in the Sports Hall
Half-term: Monday 15th – Friday 19th February 2027
Thursday 25th February 4.30pm, Year 9 Parents Evening (online)
Wednesday 10th March 4.30pm, Year 8 Curriculum Choices Presentation (online)
Thursday 11th March 6.00pm, Spring Concert in the Sports Hall
Thursday 18th March 4.30pm, Year 8 Parents Evening (online)
Thursday 25th March Last day of term
Summer Term: Monday 12th April – Wednesday 21st July 2027
Monday 19th – Thursday 29th April Year 10 Exams
Friday 30th April Inset Day 5
Monday 3rd May BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 10th May Year 11 GCSE Examinations expected to begin
(These dates are provisional and will be confirmed as soon as we know. GCSE practical exams and oral exams usually take place throughout April and May therefore parents should avoid taking Year 11 students out of school throughout April, May and June. Full information will be provided at the Year 11 Information Evening.)
Thursday 20th May 4.30pm, Year 7 Parents’ Evening (online)
Half-term: Monday 31st May – Friday 4th June 2027
Thursday 17th June 4.30pm, Year 10 Parents’ Evening (online)
Thursday 24th June Year 11 Leavers’ Assembly and Prom (exact times to be confirmed)
Monday 28th June – Friday 9th July Year 10 Work Experience Fortnight
Wednesday 30th June – Friday 2nd July Year Group Activity Days
Tuesday 6th July Year 6 intake day
Tuesday 6th July Year 6 Parent Information Evening at 6.00pm in the Sports Hall
Wednesday 7th July 4.00pm, Year 7 High Achievers’ Showcase in the Sports Hall
Friday 16th July Sports Day
Wednesday 21st July Last day of term; students finish at 12.45 (buses will be rearranged)
Updated: 21.07.2026
Priestlands Term Dates
2026-2027 Priestlands Term Dates with 2 week half term.
Hampshire - published term dates
2026-2027 Hampshire Term Dates
2026-2027: Inset Days
- Tuesday 1st September 2026
- Wednesday 2nd September 2026
- Friday 9th October 2026
- Monday 4th January 2027
- Friday 30th April 2027
2026-2027:
First day of autumn term for Year 7:
Thursday 3rd September 2026
First day of autumn term for Years 8-11:
Friday 4th September 2026
Extra Curricular Activities
Please see the Extra Curricular page for School and departmental (eg PE) extra curricular timetables