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.
Half Term and Long Break Returns (Boarding)
Boarders may return from 6.00pm onwards.
Students arriving from long-haul flights may return earlier by prior arrangement with the Director of Boarding, but not before 3.00pm. Those arriving between 3.00pm and 6.00pm will be supervised in one boarding house.
No hot dinner will be provided, but fresh supplies will be delivered to boarding houses the day before. Boarders may also order takeaway if they wish.
Autumn Term 2026
| Date | Time | Event |
| Tuesday 1st September | 9.00am - 3.00pm | New Staff Induction |
| Wednesday 2nd September | All Day | Staff Inset |
| Thursday 3rd September | All Day | Staff Inset |
| Friday 4th September | All Day | Staff Inset |
| Sunday 6th September | 3.00pm* - 6.00pm | All Boarders Return |
| Monday 7th September | 8.25am | Start of Term for New Students and Year 12 |
| Monday 7th September | 11.00am | Start of Term for All Other Students |
| Friday 25th September | 4.30pm | Exeat Begins |
| Sunday 27th September | 8.30pm | Exeat Ends |
| Friday 16th October | 4.30pm | Half Term Begins |
| Sunday 1st November | 8.30pm | Half Term Ends |
| Friday 20th November | 4.30pm | Exeat Begins |
| Sunday 22nd November | 8.30pm | Exeat Ends |
| Friday 11th December | 1.15pm | Term Ends for Students |
*If an international, long-haul student needs to arrive earlier than 3.00pm due to flights, please contact the Director of Boarding and Pastoral.
All students are required to attend the Carol Service on Friday 11th December.
If agreed, prior to the holidays with the Director of Boarding and Pastoral, international students may remain in School until 3.00pm on Saturday 17th October and Saturday 12th December, at no extra cost, to facilitate long-haul overseas travel arrangements.
Spring Term 2027
| Date | Time | Event |
| Monday 4th January | 8.30am | Staff Inset |
| Monday 4th January | From 6.00pm* | All Boarders Return |
| Tuesday 5th January | 8.25am | Start of Term for All Students |
| Friday 22nd January | 4.30pm | Exeat Begins |
| Sunday 24th January | 8.30pm | Exeat Ends |
| Friday 12th February | 4.30pm | Half Term Begins |
| Sunday 21st February | 8.30pm | Half Term Ends |
| Friday 5th March | 4.30pm | Exeat Begins |
| Sunday 7th March | 8.30pm | Exeat Ends |
| Thursday 25th March | 4.30pm | Term Ends for Students |
*If an international, long haul student needs to arrive earlier than 6.00pm due to flights, please contact the Director of Boarding and Pastoral. No hot dinner will be provided for students but fresh rations will be taken to boarding houses before arrival - Boarders may order takeaway if they wish.
If agreed, prior to the holidays with the Director of Boarding and Pastoral, international students may remain in School until 3.00pm on Saturday 13th February and Friday 26th March, at no extra cost, to facilitate long-haul overseas travel arrangements.
Summer Term 2027
| Date | Time | Event |
| Friday 16th April | 8.30am | Staff Inset |
| Sunday 18th April | From 6.00pm* | All Boarders Return |
| Monday 19th April | 8.25am | Start of Term for All Students |
| Friday 30th April | 4.30pm | Exeat Begins |
| Monday 3rd May | 8.30pm | Exeat Ends |
| Friday 28th May | 4.30pm | Half Term Begins |
| Sunday 6th June | 8.30pm | Half Term Ends |
| Saturday 3rd July | 2.00pm | Term Ends for Students |
*If an international, long haul student needs to arrive earlier than 6.00pm due to flights, please contact the Director of Boarding and Pastoral. No hot dinner will be provided for students but fresh rations will be taken to boarding houses before arrival - Boarders may order takeaway if they wish.
All students are required to attend Festival Day on Saturday 3rd July 2027.
If agreed, prior to the holidays with the Director of Boarding and Pastoral, international students may remain in School until 3.00pm on Saturday 29th May and Sunday 4th July, at no extra cost, to facilitate long-haul overseas travel arrangements.
