School Calendar
School Opening times
Our school is open from 8.30am - 2.30pm, Monday - Friday throughout term time.
Tuesday 1st September 2026 - School Opens for the new academic year
Friday 23rd October 2026 - School closes for half term
Monday 2nd November 2026 - School opens
Friday 18th December 2026 - School closes for end of Autumn term
Monday 4th January 2027 - School opens
Friday 12th February 2027 - School closes for half term
Monday 22nd February 2027 - School opens
Friday 2nd April 2027 - School closes for end of Spring term
Monday 19th April 2027 - School opens
Friday 28th May 2027 - School closes for half term
Monday 7th June 2027 - School opens
Friday 18th June 2027 - School closes
Monday 28th June 2027 - School opens
Friday 23rd July 2027 - 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 2nd October 2026
Monday 5th October 2026
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 29th September 2026
Year 9 DTP, MenACWY and MMR vaccinations - 14th January 2027 and 24th March 2027
Year 8 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) - 26th May 2026 and 28th June 2026
Examinations, Results and Stand Down
GCSE exams start nationally from 6th May 2027 and run to Monday 21st June 2027.
Dates of individual examinations will be confirmed with students, parents and carers with advance notice.
GCSE results day is 19th August 2027.
GCSE Mock examinations will take place Monday 16th November - Friday 27th November 2026 and Monday 8th March - Friday 19th March 2027
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.
Parent Engagement Week
Monday 9th November - Friday 13th November 2026
Monday 26th April - Friday 30th April 2027
Monday 19th July - Friday 23rd July 2027
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.
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 19th July 2027
School will contact home directly with details and dates for all trips and activities.
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