Term Dates
2023/24 academic year
Autumn term 2023
Term starts: Monday 4 September 2023
Half term holiday: Monday 30 October 2023 to Friday 3 November 2023
Term ends: Friday 22 December 2023
Spring term 2024
Term starts: Monday 8 January 2024
Half term holiday: Monday 12 February 2024 to Friday 16 February 2024
Term ends: Friday 22 March 2024
Summer term 2024
Term starts: Monday 8 April 2024
Half term holiday: Monday 27 May 2024 to Friday 31 May 2024
Term ends: Monday 22 July 2024
INSET DAY
Monday 4th September 2023
Wednesday 18th October 2023
Wednesday 31st January 2024
Wednesday 26th June 2024
Monday 22 July 2024
2023/24 academic year
Reception baseline assessment
Schools must complete the reception baseline assessment for each child in the first 6 weeks after they enter reception.
Key stage 1
The key stage 1 tests should be administered during May 2024. This is subject to confirmation as to when end of key stage 1 assessments are made non-statutory.
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | Key stage 1 test period |
| Week commencing Monday 10 June 2024 | Phonics screening check week |
Key stage 2
The key stage 2 tests are timetabled from Monday 13 May to Thursday 16 May 2024.
Multiplication tables check
Schools should administer the multiplication tables check within the 3-week period from Monday 3 June 2024.