Term Dates & Calendar

Term Dates

Orwell Park School’s term dates are designed to create a balanced and enriching rhythm to the year, supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing and enjoyment of school life.

The school will remain open for full boarders, by arrangement, during all Exeat weekends. Please refer to our Fee schedule for further information.

Blue Book
Autumn Term 2026

Inset - Thursday 3rd, Friday 4th & Monday 7th September
Boarders return - Monday 7th September from 7.00pm
Term begins - Tuesday 8th September from 8.00am
Exeat Weekend - Friday 18th September from 5.00pm*
Exeat Weekend - Friday 2nd October from 5.00pm*
Half-term begins - Friday 16th October from 3.30pm*
Exeat Weekend - Friday 13th November from 5.00pm*
Exeat Weekend - Friday 27th November from 5.00pm*
Term ends - Friday 11th December (12.00pm)


* Boarders return from 7.00pm on the Sunday and day pupils return at 8.00am on the Monday directly following the Exeat or half term

Spring Term 2027

Boarders return - Wednesday 6th January from 7.00pm
Term begins - Thursday 7th January from 8.00am
Exeat Weekend - Friday 15th January from 5.00pm*
Exeat Weekend - Friday 29th January from 5.00pm*
Half-term begins - Friday 12th February from 3.45pm*
Exeat weekend - Friday 5th March from 5.00pm*
Term ends - Wednesday 24th March (3.45pm)

* Boarders return from 7.00pm on the Sunday and day pupils return at 8.00am on the Monday directly following the Exeat or half term

Summer Term 2027 (Provisional)

Boarders return - Tuesday 20th April from 7.00pm
Term begins - Wednesday 21st April from 8.00am
Exeat Weekend - Friday 30th April from 5.00pm*
Exeat Weekend - Friday 14th May from 5.00pm*
Half-term begins Friday 28th May from 3.45pm*
CE Exams Monday 7th - Friday 11th June
Exeat Weekend begins Friday 25th June from 5.00pm*
Term ends - Saturday 10th July

* Boarders return from 7.00pm on the Sunday and day pupils return at 8.00am on the Monday directly following the Exeat or half term

Calendar

Our events calendar brings together key dates, performances, competitions, and community gatherings that enrich pupils’ learning beyond the classroom. Key events are published below as and when they are available.