Term Dates
As a Church of England school that represents a multi faith and multi-cultural community in Oldham, we have included both Christian and Muslim holidays and celebrations in our term dates.
2026-2027
Autumn Term 2026
| Dates | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 1st September | Whole Staff Training Day |
| Wednesday 2nd September | Whole Staff Training Day |
| Thursday 3rd September | Start of term Year 7, 10 & 11 |
| Friday 4th September | Start of term all Year groups |
| Friday, 23rd October | School closes (Half Term) |
| Monday, 2nd November | Whole Staff Training Day |
| Tuesday 3rd November | School re-opens |
| Friday, 18th December | School closes for Christmas |
| CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS | |
Spring Term 2027
| Dates | |
|---|---|
| Monday 4th January | Whole Staff Training Day |
| Tuesday, 5th January | Start of term – students return |
| Friday, 12th February | School closes (Half Term) |
| Monday 22nd February | Students Return |
| Tuesday 9th or Wednesday 10th March | School closed TBC* (Eid ul-Fitr) |
| Thursday 25th March | School closes for Easter |
| EASTER HOLIDAYS | |
Summer Term 2027
| Dates | |
|---|---|
| Monday, 12th April | Whole Staff Training Day |
| Tuesday 13th April | Start of term – students return |
| Monday 3rd May | School closed for Bank Holiday Monday |
| Tuesday 4th May | School re-opens- students return |
| Friday, 28th May | School closes (Half Term) |
| Monday, 7th June | School re-opens |
| Wednesday 21st July | School closes for Summer |
| SUMMER HOLIDAYS | |
Term Dates 2027-2028
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy is proud to be part of the Cranmer Education Trust
Cranmer Education Trust is a company limited by guarantee and an exempt charity registered in England. Company registration number: 07687709. Registered Office: Cranmer Education Trust, c/o The Blue Coat School, Egerton Street, Oldham OL1 3SQ. The website address is www.cranmereducationtrust.com and the phone number 0161 785 5082.