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
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