The school year consists of 190 'pupil' days. In addition to these days, teaching staff must also be available for work on five extra days (or the equivalent of 30 hours) during the year. These days/hours are used for staff development.

Term dates for community and voluntary controlled schools are set by the local authority in consultation with neighbouring authorities and groups representing school staff.

In foundation, voluntary aided and residential special schools it is the governing body that decides the beginning and the end of school terms and holidays.

School term and holiday dates for academic year 2008-2009 

School term and holiday dates for academic year 2009-2010

School national test dates

School Training Dates 2008 to 2009