School Calendar
School Opening times
Our school is open from 8.30am - 2.30pm, Monday - Friday throughout term time.
Monday 1st September 2025 - School Opens for the new academic year
Thursday 23rd October 2025 - School closes for half term
Monday 3rd November 2025 - School opens
Friday 19th December 2025 - School closes for end of Autumn term
Monday 5th January 2026 - School opens
Friday 13th February 2026 - School closes for half term
Monday 23rd February 2026 - School opens
Thursday 2nd April 2026 - School closes for end of Spring term
Monday 20th April 2026 - School opens
Friday 22nd May 2026 - School closes for half term
Monday 1st June 2026 - School opens
Friday 19th June 2026 - School closes
Monday 29th June 2026 - School opens
Wednesday 22nd July 2026 - School closes for end of academic year
Bank Holidays
Our school is closed on bank holidays.
Important Dates
School Training Days (school closed to all students)
Friday 24th October 2025 (last day of half term)
Immunisations
If your child is in a relevant cohort you will be contacted in advance with information about upcoming immunisations. On the dates below NHS nurses will be visiting our school to provide immunisations to those who given their consent.
Influenza (Flu) Vaccinations 11th November 2025
Year 9 DTP, MenACWY and MMR vaccinations - 23rd January 2026 and 12th March 2026
Year 8 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) - 18th May 2026 and 19th June 2026
Examinations, Results and Stand Down
GCSE exams start from Monday 11th May 2026, the final exam will be 14th June 2026. Students, parents/carers will be informed of individual exam timetables in advance.
Year 11 Stand Down - Friday 12th June 2026
GCSE Results day Thursday 20th August 2026
Parent and Carer Engagement Days
We value strong, open communication with our parents and carers and encourage you to stay in touch with us throughout the year.
In addition to ongoing communication, we have planned review points to formally discuss progress and next steps. If you would like to arrange a meeting at any time, you are very welcome to do so by contacting our Head of Teaching and Learning at liamhunsdale@ls-ten.org.
Parents and Carers are invited to meet with subject leads to discuss progress and support in advance of exams.
Student Reward Trips and Adventure Week
We celebrate student effort, progress and positive engagement through reward trips across the year, offering opportunities to build confidence, strengthen relationships and enjoy new experiences.
At the end of the academic year, our ‘Adventure Week’ provides a range of activities designed to encourage attendance and support a positive transition into the summer break.
Adventure Week - Week Commencing Monday 20th July 2026
School will contact home directly with details and dates for all trips and activities.
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