School Hours and Term Dates
The Hartsfield School day runs from 8.50 am to 3.20 pm Monday to Friday (this equates to 32.5 hours in a typical week)
Children and families should be on the playground ready for 8.45 am when the classroom doors open. Doors close at 8.50 am ready for a prompt start to learning.
Academic Year 2026/2027
Please note:
There are five INSET days and one OCCASIONAL DAY
for the 2026-27 academic year.
Autumn Term 2026
To begin on
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Half Term:
26th October- 30th October 2026
To end on
Friday 18th December 2026
INSET days:
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Occasional Day:
Friday 27th November 2026
Spring Term 2027
To begin on
Tuesday 5th January 2027
Half Term:
15th February - 19th February 2027
To end on
Thursday 25th March 2027
INSET day:
Monday 4th January 2027
Summer Term 2027
To begin on
Tuesday 13th April 2027
Half Term:
31st May - 4th June 2027
To end on
Wednesday 21st July 2027
INSET days;
Monday 12th April 2027, Monday 7th June and Thursday 22nd July 2027
Term Dates 2027-2028
Academic Year 2027/2028
Please note:
There are five INSET days and one OCCASIONAL DAY
for the 2027/2028 academic year which will be confirmed in due course.
Autumn Term 2027
To begin on
Wednesday 1st September 2027
Half Term:
25th October- 29th October 2027
To end on
Friday 17th December 2027
INSET days:
Dates to be confirmed
Occasional Day:
Date to be confirmed
Spring Term 2028
To begin on
Tuesday 4th January 2028
Half Term:
14th February - 18th February 2028
To end on
Friday 31st March 2028
INSET day:
Dates to be confirmed
Summer Term 2028
To begin on
Tuesday 18th April 2028
Half Term:
29th May - 2nd June 2028
To end on
Monday 24th July 2028
INSET days;
Dates to be confirmed
Parents of children in EYFS
Please note that the national Reception Baseline assessments will be completed within the first 6 weeks of starting school.
Parents of children in Y1
Please note that the national phonics screening assessment will take place in the week of the 14th June 2027
Parents of children in Year 6
Please note SATs will be held between 10th - 13th May 2027. It is essential that children are in school for these dates.
Parents of children in Year 4
Please note national tests (multiplication) will be completed between 7th and 18th June 2026. It is essential that children are in school for these dates.
Parents of children in Y2, Y3,Y4 and Y5
Please note that assessments will take place throughout June 2027.