Senior and Prep Schools, 2026-27
Term dates for the Senior School and the Prep School.
| Term | Starts | Half term | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 3 September 2026 | 17 October to 1 November 2026 | 16 December 2026 |
| Spring | 7 January 2027 | 13 to 21 February 2027 | 24 March 2027 |
| Summer | 13 April 2027 | 29 May to 6 June 2027 | 2 July 2027 |
Boarders leave for each half-term break on the Saturday it begins, before 12:00, and return on the Sunday it ends, after 16:00.
Holiday Club, 2026-27
The Nursery now follows the same term dates as Pre Prep, shown in the table above. Holiday Club covers the days below, when the school itself is closed, and Nursery children are welcome.
| Holiday | Holiday Club is open |
|---|---|
| October half term | 26 to 29 October 2026 |
| Christmas | 21 to 22 December 2026 |
| New Year | 4 to 5 January 2027 |
| February half term | 15 to 18 February 2027 |
| Summer half term | 1 to 3 June 2027 |
| Summer holidays, week one | 28 to 29 July 2027 |
| Summer holidays, week two | 2 to 5 August 2027 |
| Summer holidays, week three | 9 to 12 August 2027 |
Holiday Club days must be booked in advance. These are the confirmed dates for 2026-27; anything added later will be published here.
Senior and Prep Schools, 2027-28
Published a year ahead so families can plan holidays and travel.
| Term | Starts | Half term | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 3 September 2027 | 23 October to 7 November 2027 | 15 December 2027 |
| Spring | 6 January 2028 | 12 to 20 February 2028 | 29 March 2028 |
| Summer | 19 April 2028 | 27 May to 4 June 2028 | 5 July 2028 |
Boarders leave for each half-term break on the Saturday it begins, before 12:00, and return on the Sunday it ends, after 16:00.
Senior and Prep Schools, 2028-29
Published early for families booking well ahead.
| Term | Starts | Half term | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 5 September 2028 | 21 October to 5 November 2028 | 15 December 2028 |
| Spring | 9 January 2029 | 17 to 25 February 2029 | 28 March 2029 |
| Summer | 17 April 2029 | 26 May to 3 June 2029 | 6 July 2029 |
Boarders leave for each half-term break on the Saturday it begins, before 12:00, and return on the Sunday it ends, after 16:00.
Nursery, Holiday Club and boarders
The Nursery now runs to the same term dates as Pre Prep and the rest of the school. Holiday Club covers the breaks: 26 to 29 October and 21 to 22 December 2026, 4 to 5 January, 15 to 18 February and 1 to 3 June 2027, then 28 to 29 July, 2 to 5 August and 9 to 12 August 2027. Nursery children are welcome on these days, and places should be booked in advance.
Boarders leave before 12:00 on the Saturday each half-term break begins and return after 16:00 on the Sunday it ends. There is no holiday camp at the October half term, and boarders can stay on for the Half-Term Holiday Camp in February and May. At the end of each term boarders leave before 12:00 on the day after the last day of term, which in 2026-27 falls on 17 December 2026, 25 March 2027 and 3 July 2027. Boarders return after 16:00 on 6 January 2027 for the spring term and on 12 April 2027 for the summer term.
Frequently asked questions
When is half term in Devon?
At Kingsley School Devon, the 2026-27 October half term runs from 17 October to 1 November 2026. The February half term runs from 13 to 21 February 2027 and the summer half term from 29 May to 6 June 2027. The Nursery follows these same dates. Holiday Club is open for part of each break: 26 to 29 October 2026, 15 to 18 February 2027 and 1 to 3 June 2027. These are Kingsley's own dates and can differ from Devon County maintained-school dates.
When do the Easter and summer holidays fall?
In 2026-27 the Easter holidays run from 25 March to 12 April 2027 and the summer holidays from 3 July to 2 September 2027. The winter holidays run from 17 December 2026 to 6 January 2027. The Nursery follows these same dates. Holiday Club is open on 21 to 22 December 2026 and 4 to 5 January 2027, and for three weeks of the summer: 28 to 29 July, 2 to 5 August and 9 to 12 August 2027.
When does each term start and finish?
In 2026-27 the autumn term runs from 3 September to 16 December 2026, the spring term from 7 January to 24 March 2027 and the summer term from 13 April to 2 July 2027. The Nursery and Pre Prep run to these same dates. Dates for 2027-28 and 2028-29 are in the tables above.
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