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The Downley School

“Learning, Growing and Succeeding Together”

Term and Holiday Dates

Please note in line with other local schools we will be finishing at 1.15pm on the last day of term. 

YEAR 2022/2023: 

  Open on morning of: Close on afternoon of:
Autumn Term Tuesday 6th September 
Monday 31 October 
Friday 21 October
Tuesday 20 December 1.15pm
Spring Term Wednesday 04 January  
Monday 20 February
Thursday 9th February
Friday 31 March 1.15pm
Summer Term  Tuesday 18th April 
Tuesday 6th June  
Friday 26 May
Friday 21 July 1.15pm

In addition, please note that the school will be closed to children for staff training days on:

Friday 2nd September 2022, Monday 5th September, Friday 10th February 2023, Monday 17th April 2023 and Monday 5th June.  School will also be closed on Monday 1st May 2023 for the May Bank Holiday and Monday 8th May for the coronation Bank Holiday.

Requests for Leave of Absence during term time:

Parents/carers are advised that requests for holiday during term time will not be authorised, except in the most exceptional and extenuating circumstances. All requests must be submitted in advance to the school office on the correct forms. Supporting evidence of exams etc should be stapled to application. If the form is not completed or the application is marked as unauthorised this will be entered onto the school records. It is important that your children attend school every day and on time as this impacts on their learning.

                                                                                                                                           

Please note in line with other local schools we will be finishing at 1.15pm on the last day of term. 

YEAR 2023/2024: 

  Open on morning of: Close on afternoon of:
Autumn Term Tuesday 05 September 
Tuesday 31 October 
Friday 20 October
Tuesday 19 December 1.15pm
Spring Term Thursday 04 January  
Tuesday 20 February
Friday 9 February
Thursday 28 March 1.15pm
Summer Term  Monday 15 April 
Tuesday 4 June  
Friday 24 May
Tuesday 23 July 1.15pm

In addition, please note that the school will be closed to children for staff training days on:

Friday 1st September 2023, Monday 4th September 2023, Monday 30th October 2023, Monday 19th February 2024 and Monday 3rd June 2024.  School will also be closed on Monday 6th May 2024 for the May Bank Holiday.

Requests for Leave of Absence during term time:

Parents/carers are advised that requests for holiday during term time will not be authorised, except in the most exceptional and extenuating circumstances. All requests must be submitted in advance to the school office on the correct forms. Supporting evidence of exams etc should be stapled to application. If the form is not completed or the application is marked as unauthorised this will be entered onto the school records. It is important that your children attend school every day and on time as this impacts on their learning.