2025-2026 School Year

Autumn Term

Term begins – Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Term ends – Friday 19th December 2025
Half-term – Monday 27th October 2025 – Friday 31st October 2025

Spring Term

Term begins – Tuesday 6th January 2026
Term ends – Friday 27th March 2026
Half-term – Monday 16th February 2026 – Friday 20th February 2026

Summer Term

Term begins – Tuesday 14th April 2026
Term ends – Friday 17th July 2026
Bank Holiday – Monday 4th May 2026
Half-term – Monday 25th May 2026 – Friday 29th May 2026

 

The School Day - Teaching Times

Teaching times for pupils at Nelson Academy:

Nelson Academy Nursery
Morning session 9.00am – 12.00pm
Afternoon session 12.00pm – 3.00pm

Reception through to Year 6 - 32.5 hours per week
Gates open at 8.30am for free flow into school

School Day - 8.45am – 3.15pm

ASD SRB - 32.5 hours per week

Enter and exit via main school gate

School Day - 8.45am - 3.15pm

 

2026-2027 School Year

Autumn Term

Term begins – Thursday 3rd September 2026
Term ends – Friday 18th December 2026
Half-term – Monday 26th October 2026 – Friday 30th October 2026

Spring Term

Term begins – Tuesday 5th January 2027
Term ends – Thursday 25th March 2027
Half-term – Monday 15th February 2027 – Friday 19th February 2027

Summer Term

Term begins – Tuesday 13th April 2027
Term ends – Wednesday 21st July 2027
Bank Holiday – Monday 3rd May 2027
Half-term – Monday 31st May 2027 – Friday 4th May 2027