Planning the school year is much easier with the Wrekin College Term Dates clearly organised in one place. This page brings together College Holidays, the Academic calendar, including Half Term and Exeat Weekends.
The Academic Year covers Michaelmas Term, Christmas Term, Lent Term, Summer Term, and the wider Autumn Term and Spring Term structure. Check the School Calendar for Term Starts, Boarders Return, INSET Days, Examination Dates, End of Term, and Term Finishes, while remembering that Provisional Dates may be subject to change.
Wrekin College Term Dates 2026/2027
Below are the confirmed Wrekin College term dates for the 2026/2027 academic calendar.
Michaelmas (Christmas) Term 2026
| Event | Wrekin Senior & Sixth Form Dates | Wrekin Prep Dates |
|---|---|---|
| INSET Days | Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd September | Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd September |
| New International Boarders Arrive | Tuesday 1st September (after 11am) | – |
| Boarders Return | Wednesday 2nd September (9pm) | – |
| Term Starts | Thursday 3rd September | Thursday 3rd September |
| First Exeat | Fri 25th Sept (4.30pm) – Sun 27th Sept (9pm) | – |
| Half-Term | Fri 16th Oct (4.30pm) – Sun 1st Nov (9pm) | Fri 16th Oct – Mon 2nd Nov |
| Second Exeat | Fri 20th Nov (4.30pm) – Sun 22nd Nov (9pm) | – |
| End of Term | Wednesday 16th December | Wednesday 16th December |
Lent (Spring) Term 2027
| Event | Wrekin Senior & Sixth Form Dates | Wrekin Prep Dates |
|---|---|---|
| INSET Day | Monday 4th January | Monday 4th January |
| Boarders Return | Monday 4th January (9pm) | – |
| Term Starts | Tuesday 5th January | Tuesday 5th January |
| First Exeat | Fri 22nd Jan (4.30pm) – Sun 24th Jan (9pm) | – |
| Half-Term | Fri 12th Feb (4.30pm) – Sun 21st Feb (9pm) | Fri 12th Feb – Mon 22nd Feb |
| Second Exeat | Fri 12th Mar (4.30pm) – Sun 14th Mar (9pm) | – |
| End of Term | Thursday 25th March | Thursday 25th March |
Summer Term 2027
| Event | Wrekin Senior & Sixth Form Dates | Wrekin Prep Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Boarders Return | Sunday 18th April (9pm) | – |
| Term Starts | Monday 19th April | Monday 19th April |
| Exeat (Bank Holiday) | Fri 30th Apr (4.30pm) – Mon 3rd May (9pm) | – |
| Half-Term | Fri 28th May (4.30pm) – Sun 6th Jun (9pm) | Fri 28th May – Mon 7th Jun |
| End of Term | Saturday 3rd July | Friday 2nd July |
Wrekin College Term Dates 2027/2028
The following Wrekin College term dates for the 2027/2028 academic year are provisional. Please confirm all dates with the school before finalizing your travel plans, as they are subject to change. We recommend checking the official school website and the Wrekin College parent portal for the latest updates.
Michaelmas (Christmas) Term 2027 (Provisional)
| Event | Wrekin Senior & Sixth Form | Wrekin Prep |
|---|---|---|
| INSET Days | 1st & 2nd September 2027 | 1st & 2nd September 2027 |
| Term Starts | 2nd/3rd September 2027 | 3rd September 2027 |
| First Exeat | 24th – 26th September 2027 | – |
| Half-Term | 15th – 31st October 2027 | 15th Oct – 1st Nov 2027 |
| Second Exeat | 19th – 21st November 2027 | – |
| End of Term | 15th December 2027 | 15th December 2027 |
Lent (Spring) Term 2028 (Provisional)
| Event | Wrekin Senior & Sixth Form | Wrekin Prep |
|---|---|---|
| INSET Day | 3rd January 2028 | 3rd January 2028 |
| Term Starts | 4th January 2028 | 4th January 2028 |
| First Exeat | 21st – 23rd January 2028 | – |
| Half-Term | 11th – 20th February 2028 | 11th – 21st Feb 2028 |
| Second Exeat | 10th – 12th March 2028 | – |
| End of Term | 23rd March 2028 | 23rd March 2028 |
Summer Term 2028 (Provisional)
| Event | Wrekin Senior & Sixth Form | Wrekin Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Term Starts | 17th April 2028 | 17th April 2028 |
| Exeat (Bank Holiday) | 28th Apr – 1st May 2028 | – |
| Half-Term | 26th May – 4th June 2028 | 26th May – 5th June 2028 |
| End of Term | 1st July 2028 | 30th June 2028 |
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Wrekin College Term Dates 2028/2029
These are provisional Wrekin College term dates for the 2028/2029 academic year. Please use these as a planning guide only and consult the official Wrekin College term dates for final confirmation.
Michaelmas (Christmas) Term 2028 (Provisional)
- Term Starts: 1st/2nd September 2028
- Half-Term: 13th – 29th October 2028
- End of Term: 15th December 2028
Lent (Spring) Term 2029 (Provisional)
- Term Starts: 2nd/3rd January 2029
- Half-Term: 9th – 18th February 2029
- End of Term: 22nd March 2029
Summer Term 2029 (Provisional)
- Term Starts: 16th April 2029
- Half-Term: 25th May – 3rd June 2029
- End of Term: 30th June/1st July 2029
Key Dates for Wrekin Senior and Sixth Form
| Date | Event | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 4th July 2026 | Speech Day | End of Academic Year |
| Saturday 3rd October 2026 (Provisional) | Open Morning | Prospective Families |
| Sunday 8th November 2026 | Remembrance Sunday | Whole School |
| Saturday 20th March 2027 (Provisional) | Open Morning | Prospective Families |
| Saturday 3rd July 2027 | Speech Day | End of Academic Year |
Key Dates for Wrekin Prep
The Prep School follows a similar calendar but with its own key events:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday 2nd July 2027 | Celebration Day (End of Summer Term) |
| Saturday 3rd October 2026 (Provisional) | Open Morning |
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FAQs
What is the difference between an exeat and a half-term?
An exeat is a short weekend break where pupils can leave the school grounds. Half-term is a longer, week-long holiday in the middle of each term.
What time do boarders need to return on a Sunday?
Boarders are expected to return to school by 9 pm on the designated return date. Day pupils and weekly boarders attend school at 8:20 am the following morning.
Do these term dates apply to Wrekin Prep?
The calendar for Wrekin Prep generally mirrors the Senior School but with some adjustments. Refer to the specific tables above for Wrekin Prep dates.
How can I download the school calendar?
You can find official term dates and key event calendars on the Wrekin College website and the parent portal for registered parents.
Official Resources:
Official Wrekin college term dates and education updates.