Future Academies Watford

Secondary school, ages 11 to 18
Academy

Horseshoe Lane, Watford WD25 7HWwatford.futureacademies.org

2026/27

watford.futureacademies.org/Term-Dates

Last updated 27 October 2026

Some of these dates looked unusual when we checked them. They're what the school published, but check with the school before you book:

The school's calendar says "Friday 28 December", but 28 December 2026 is a Monday. We've gone by the date.
They add up to 185 school days, where most state schools have 190.

INSET daysTue 1 Sep to Wed 2 Sep
Autumn term
Thu 3 Sep to Fri 18 Dec
Every day
1. First halfThu 3 Sep to Thu 22 Oct
2. Half TermFri 23 Oct to Fri 6 NovIncludes an INSET day, Fri 23 Oct
3. Second halfMon 9 Nov to Fri 18 Dec
  - Mon 7 Dec INSET day, no school
Christmas BreakMon 21 Dec to Mon 4 JanIncludes an INSET day, Mon 4 Jan
Spring term
Tue 5 Jan to Thu 25 Mar
Every day
1. First halfTue 5 Jan to Fri 12 Feb
2. Half TermMon 15 Feb to Fri 19 Feb
3. Second halfMon 22 Feb to Thu 25 Mar
Easter BreakFri 26 Mar to Mon 12 AprIncludes an INSET day, Mon 12 Apr
Summer term
Tue 13 Apr to Thu 22 Jul
Every day
1. First halfTue 13 Apr to Fri 28 May
  - Mon 3 May May Day bank holiday, no school
2. Half TermMon 31 May to Fri 4 Jun
3. Second halfMon 7 Jun to Thu 22 Jul
Summer holidaysFrom Fri 23 Jul

2027/28

Not published yet. Most schools publish next year's dates in the spring, and they'll appear here when they do.

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