Term Dates
Cobham Hall appreciates that parents need to know as early as possible details of the academic year. Whether it is for planning flights home, or organising exciting family holidays, we know how important Term Dates are to families. This is why we aim to publish term dates at least a year in advance.
It is important to note the exact times that School ends for each half term as major School events frequently take place on the final day of a half term – often the culmination of much hard work on the part of the students – and are not to be missed.
All Boarding Houses remain open until 3.00pm the day after each half term ends in order to facilitate long-haul overseas travel arrangements. There is no additional charge for this, but please be aware this option is available only to those embarking upon intercontinental travel.
Parents should also be aware when booking flights that up to four hours is needed prior to the flight departure time for travel and check in.
Autumn Term 2024
| Wednesday 28th August | All Day | Staff Inset |
| Thursday 29th August | All Day | Staff Inset |
| Friday 30th August | All Day | Staff Inset |
| Sunday 1st September | From 2.00pm* | All Boarders Return |
| Monday 2nd September | 8.30am | Start of Term |
| Friday 27th September | 4.30pm | Exeat Begins |
| Sunday 29th September | 8.30pm | Exeat Ends |
| Friday 18th October | 4.30pm | Half Term Begins |
| Sunday 3rd November | 8.30pm | Half Term Ends |
| Friday 22nd November | 4.30pm | Exeat Begins |
| Sunday 24th November | 8.30pm | Exeat Ends |
| Friday 13th December | 1.15pm | Term Ends for Students |
*If an international, long haul student needs to arrive earlier than 2.00pm due to flights, please contact the Director of Boarding and Pastoral.
All students are required to attend the Carol Service – date to be confirmed.
If agreed, prior to the holidays with the Director of Boarding and Pastoral, international students may remain in School until 3.00pm on Saturday 19th October and Saturday 14th December, at no extra cost, to facilitate long-haul overseas travel arrangements.
Spring Term 2025
| Monday 6th January | All Day | Staff Inset |
| Monday 6th January | From 2.00pm* | All Boarders Return |
| Tuesday 7th January | 8.30am | Start of Term for All Students |
| Friday 24th January | 4.30pm | Exeat Begins |
| Sunday 26th January | 8.30pm | Exeat Ends |
| Friday 7th February | 4.30pm | Half Term Begins |
| Sunday 16th February | 8.30pm | Half Term Ends |
| Friday 7th March | 4.30pm | Exeat Begins |
| Sunday 9th March | 8.30pm | Exeat Ends |
| Friday 28th March | 4.30pm | Term Ends |
*If an international, long haul student needs to arrive earlier than 2.00pm due to flights, please contact the Director of Boarding and Pastoral.
If agreed, prior to the holidays with the Director of Boarding and Pastoral, international students may remain in School until 3.00pm on Saturday 8th February and Saturday 29th March, at no extra cost, to facilitate long-haul overseas travel arrangements.
Summer Term 2025
| Tuesday 22nd April | All Day | Staff Inset |
| Tuesday 22nd April | From 2.00pm* | All Boarders Return |
| Wednesday 23rd April | 8.30am | Start of Term for All Students |
| Friday 2nd May | 4.30pm | Exeat Begins |
| Monday 5th May | 8.30pm | Exeat Ends |
| Friday 23rd May | 4.30pm | Half Term Begins |
| Sunday 1st June | 8.30pm | Half Term Ends |
| Saturday 28th June | 2.00pm | Term Ends |
*If an international, long haul student needs to arrive earlier than 2.00pm due to flights, please contact the Director of Boarding and Pastoral.
All students are required to attend Festival Day on Saturday 28th June 2025.
If agreed, prior to the holidays with the Director of Boarding and Pastoral, international students may remain in School until 3.00pm on Saturday 24th May and Sunday 29th June, at no extra cost, to facilitate long haul overseas travel arrangements.
