Term Dates
Our term dates usually follow those of Lancashire authority to allow consistency for families with children at primary school and at Albany Academy. There are two key differences:
We hold a two week October half term break. This helps to provide more balanced year and allows children and staff a genuine holiday during the longest term.
We have ten training days for staff.
We want to ensure that students are educated and supported by world class staff. Most of these training days are held next to a holiday, with the exception of the May half term, which has GCSEs taking place before and after. There are six shown within term times and the remaining four take place during holiday August, or are split and take place during evenings.
School Holidays 2024-25
Our school calendar shows when school is closed for holidays and staff training.
Term Dates* 2025-26
*Does not include bank holidays or staff training days.
Autumn - Half Term 1
28th August - 17th October
Half Term Holiday
20th October - 31st October
Autumn - Half Term 2
3rd November - 19th December
Christmas Holiday
22nd December - 5th January
Spring - Half Term 1
6th January - 13th February
Half Term Holiday
16th February - 23rd February
Spring - Half Term 2
24th February - 27th March
Summer - Half Term 1
13th April - 22nd May
Easter Holiday
30th March - 10th April
Half Term Holiday
25th May - 29th May
Summer Holiday
21st July - 26th August
Summer - Half Term 2
1st June- 17th July