Colchester Prep & High School term dates 2026/27
2026/27 academic year
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First day of school · first day backMon 7 Sep 2026School website
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Term StartsMon 7 Sep – Fri 11 Dec 2026School website
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Half TermThu 22 Oct – Sun 1 Nov 2026School website11 days off
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Christmas holidaySat 12 Dec 2026 – Wed 6 Jan 2027School website26 days off
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Term StartsThu 7 Jan – Thu 25 Mar 2027School website
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Half TermMon 15 – Sun 21 Feb 2027School website7 days off
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Easter holidayFri 26 Mar – Mon 12 Apr 2027School website18 days off
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Term StartsTue 13 Apr – Wed 14 Jul 2027School website
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Half TermMon 31 May – Sun 6 Jun 2027School website7 days off
Where these dates come from: dates marked “school” come from Colchester Prep & High School’s own published calendar; we re-check Colchester Prep & High School’s website about every 3 months for INSET days and any changes, and your calendar updates itself when we find them. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
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When is half term at Colchester Prep & High School in October 2026?
Thu 22 Oct 2026 to Sun 1 Nov 2026 inclusive. Pupils at Colchester Prep & High School return on the next school day.
When does Colchester Prep & High School go back to school in 2026/27?
The first day of the 2026/27 academic year is Mon 7 Sep 2026.
Are these the official Colchester Prep & High School term dates?
Yes. Colchester Prep & High School sets its own term dates and publishes them itself, so these come from the school's own calendar rather than from Essex Council — an independent school's terms often differ from the council's by a week or more. Every date is labelled with its source.
Are INSET days included?
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