UK Term Dates · Independent schools map
The King's School
Independent school · Hertfordshire
| Address | Elmfield, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4DU |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4–16 |
| Pupils | 169 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Phone | 01582767566 |
| Website | https://www.thekingsschool.com |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
Subscribe in your calendarAdd to Google CalendarDownload .ics
2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Wed 21 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Thu 17 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 16 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Fri 4 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027
The King's School, Harpenden. Autumn half term 22-31 Oct; Wed 21 Oct is the last day before half term (3:15/3:30pm finish). Spring and summer half-term ends inferred from holiday dates (15-21 Feb, 31 May-6 Jun). Fri 2 Oct day off in lieu of Sat 3 Oct Open Day (all pupils in school); Mon 23 Nov occasional day. Thu 3 Sep is a first-aid training & classroom prep day for staff. Twilight INSETs (20 Oct, 23 Feb, 24 Mar) are after school. Autumn term ends 12:15/12:30pm. Bank holiday 3 May. Detailed calendar PDF: https://c6e8903a-317a-48c0-aefe-de1d7c8cb8ca.filesusr.com/ugd/7b36b5_0d55b84290014288868c8bb0d0ba4b10.pdf
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Tue 19 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Thu 16 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Thu 20 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Wed 19 Jul 2028 |
Half-term boundaries inferred from holiday dates (20-31 Oct, 14-20 Feb, 29 May-4 Jun). Fri 1 Oct day off in lieu of Sat 2 Oct Open Day; Fri 26 Nov occasional day. Bank holiday 1 May.
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.