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Bootham School
Independent school · York
| Address | 51 Bootham, York, YO30 7BU |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–19 |
| Pupils | 587 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Quaker |
| Phone | 01904623261 |
| Website | https://www.boothamschool.com |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 8 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 5 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
Senior School. Term starts for all Tue 8 Sep; new students' induction day Mon 7 Sep (returning College One/Two students also in Mon morning). Half terms begin Friday 16:00; boarders return the Sunday evening before school recommences. Teaching Saturdays: 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul (Parents' Day). Rest weekends 6-7 Mar and Sat 1 - Mon 3 May (teaching resumes Tue 4 May). Boarders' compulsory trip weekend 27-29 Nov.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 7 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 8 Nov 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 12 Jan 2028 | Fri 18 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 28 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 24 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
Senior School. Term starts for all Tue 7 Sep; new students' induction day Mon 6 Sep. Half terms begin Friday 16:00. Teaching Saturdays: 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 25 Mar, 6 May, 20 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul (Parents' Day). Rest weekends 18-19 Mar and Sat 29 Apr - Mon 1 May (teaching resumes Tue 2 May). Boarders' compulsory trip weekend 3-5 Dec.
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.