Marpool Term and
Curriculum Dates
Term Dates 2026-27
Autumn Term
First day of Autumn term: Monday 7th September
Autumn half term holiday: Monday 26th – Friday 30th October
Last day of Autumn term: Friday 18th December 2026
Spring Term
First day of Spring term: Wednesday 6th January 2027
Spring half term holiday: Monday 15th February – Friday 19th February 2027
Last day of Spring term: Thursday 25th March 2027
Summer Term
First day of Summer term: Tuesday 13th April 2027
Summer half term holiday: Monday 31st May – Friday 4th June 2027
Last day of Summer term: Friday 23rd July 2027
| Date | Event | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 7th September | First Day of Autumn Term | ||
| Thurs 17th September | Parent Consultation Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
| Mon 21st September | Individual Photos | Hall | |
| Tues 22nd September | Early Years Curriculum Evening | Online | 7.00pm |
| Wed 23rd September | Key Stage 1 Curriculum Evening | Online | 7.00pm |
| Thurs 24th September | Key Stage 2 Curriculum Evening | Online | 7.00pm |
| Mon 28th September | Year 3 Ultimate Adventure Parent Meeting | Online | 6.30pm |
| Mon 28th September | Year 4 Escot Parent Information Evening | Online | 7.15pm |
| Thurs 1st October | Supporting your Child with Reading Parents' Evening | Online | 7.00pm |
| Fri 2nd October | Year R - 3 Disco | Hall | 5.30pm |
| Mon 5th October | Donkey Sanctuary - Year 1 | Sidmouth | |
| Mon 5th October | Heatree Trip - Parent meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
| Thurs 8th October | Supporting your Child with Writing Parents' Evening | Online | 7.00pm |
| Fri 9th October | Year 4 - 6 Disco | Hall | 5.30pm |
| Thurs 15th October | Supporting your Child with Maths Parents' Evening | Online | 7.00pm |
| Mon 19th October | Buckland Abbey - Year 5 | Buckland Abbey | |
| Tues 20th October | Harvest Performance - Year 3 & 4 | Hall | 2.15pm - 3.15pm |
| Tues 20th October | Parents' Evening | Online | 4.30pm - 8.00pm |
| Wed 21st October | Parents' Evening | Online | 4.30pm - 8.00pm |
| Thurs 22nd October | Parents' Evening | Online | 4.30pm - 8.00pm |
| Mon 26th - Fri 30th October | Half Term Holiday | ||
| Thurs 5th November | Exeter Cathedral - Year 4 | Exeter Cathedral | |
| Thurs 5th November | Parent Consultation Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
| Mon 9th - Fri 13th November | London Residential - Year 6 | London | |
| Thurs 12th November | Eden Project - Year 4 | Eden Project | |
| Mon 16th November | Astronomy Evening - Year 5 | Hall | |
| Tues 17th November | Year R - 6 Flu Nasal Spray Vaccinations | ||
| Fri 20th November | World War 2 Theme Day | ||
| Fri 20th November | We The Curious - Year 3 | We The Curious | |
| Mon 23rd - Fri 27th November | Bikeability - Year 5 | Playground | |
| Mon 23rd November | Year 6 Netherlands Residential Parent Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
| Wed 26th November | Open Evening | Hall & classrooms | 5.00pm - 7.00pm |
| Thurs 26th November | Tiverton Museum - Year 2 | Tiverton Museum | |
| Thurs 26th November | E-safety Parents' Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
| Tues 1st December | Nursery & Year R Christmas Nativity | Hall | 9.30am |
| Wed 2nd December | Year 1 & 2 Christmas Nativity | Hall | 9.30am |
| Mon 7th December | St Ives Residential Parents Meeting - Year 5 Art Squad | Online | 7.00pm |
| Sat 12th December | Christmas Fete | Hall | 10.00am |
| Thurs 17th December | Year 5 & 6 Carol Concert and Performance | Parish Church of St John Evangelist | 2.00pm - 3.00pm |
| Thurs 17th December | Christmas Jumper Day and Meal | Hall | |
| Fri 18th December | Last Day of Autumn Term | ||
| Wed 6th January | First Day of Spring Term | ||
| Sun 17th - Tues 19th January | Young Voices - Year 5 & 6 Choir | London | |
| Thurs 28th January | Parent Consultation Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
| Fri 29th January | Roman Baths - Year 3 | Bath Avon | |
| Tues 2nd February | Morwellham Quay - Year 4 | Morwellham Quay | |
| Wed 3rd February | Cautionary Tales Production - Year 5 | Barnfield Theatre | |
| Mon 8th - Fri 12th February | St Ives Residential - Year 5 Art Squad | St Ives | |
| Mon 8th February | Yr 6 SATS Parent Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
| Fri 12th February | Victorian Day - Year 4 | Classrooms | |
| Mon 15th - Fri 19th Febraury | Spring Half Term Holiday | ||
| Mon 1st March | iTown Reception | Newton Abbot | |
| Thurs 4th March | World Book Day | ||
| Fri 5th March | RAMM & Roman Wall Visit - Year 3 | Exeter | |
| Fri 5th March | Year R - Y3 Disco | Hall | 5.30pm |
| Mon 8th March | Belmont Chapel & Exeter Mosque - Year 4 | Belmont Chapel & Exeter Mosque | |
| Tues 9th March | Parents' Evening | Online | 4.30pm - 8.00pm |
| Wed 10th March | Hestercombe Gardens - Year 2 | Hestercombe Gardens | |
| Wed 10th March | Parents' Evening | Online | 4.30pm - 8.00pm |
| Thurs 11th March | West Town Farm Year 1 | West Town Farm | |
| Thurs 11th March | Parents' Evening | Online | 4.30pm - 8.00pm |
| Mon 15th March | Cheddar Gorge - Year 5 | Cheddar Gorge | |
| Thurs 18th March | Choir Concert - Year R, 1 & 2 | Hall | 9.30am |
| Thurs 18th March | Choir Concert - Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 | Hall | 2.30pm |
| Thurs 18th March | Parent Consultation Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
| Fri 19th March | Year 4 - 6 Disco | Hall | 5.30pm |
| Wed 24th - Thurs 25th March | Ultimate Adventure Centre Residential - Year 3 | Ultimate Adventure Centre | |
| Thurs 25th March | Last day of Spring Term | ||
| Tues 13th April | First Day of Summer Term | ||
| Thurs 15th - Fri 16th April | Escot Residential - Year 4 | Escot House | |
| Thurs 22nd April | Tour of Heritage site (A La Ronde) Year 5 | A La Ronde | |
| Mon 26th - Fri 30th April | Heatree Residential - Year 5 | Heatree House | |
| Wed 28th April | Year 1 Phonics Parents' Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
| Mon 3rd May | Bank Holiday | ||
| Wed 5th May | Traffic Count - Year 2 | Nearby roads | |
| Thurs 6th May | Parent Consultation Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
| Mon 10th - Fri 14th May | Key Stage 2 SATs Week | ||
| Thurs 20th May | Berry Pomeroy Castle Year 1 | Berry Pomeroy Castle | |
| Fri 28th May | Tudor Day - Year 1 | Classrooms | |
| Mon 31st May - Fri 4th June | May Half Term Holiday | ||
| Mon 7th - Fri 11th June | Netherlands Residential - Year 6 | Netherlands | |
| Thurs 10th June | Parent Consultation Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
| Mon 14th June | Historical Re-enactment Performance - Year 5 | A La Ronde | 4.15pm |
| Mon 14th June | A La Ronde Summer Concert and Picnic | A La Ronde | 6.00pm |
| Tues 15th June | Exmouth Sideshore - Year 6 | Exmouth Sideshore | |
| Tues 22nd June | Charmouth Beach/Fossil Hunting - Year 3 | Charmouth Beach | |
| Thurs 24th June | Year R - 6 Sports Day | Withycombe Rugby Football Club | 1.00pm |
| Thurs 24th June | Trips Meeting for Parents YR-6 | Online | 7.00pm |
| Fri 25th June | Paignton Zoo - Year 2 | Paignton Zoo | |
| Mon 28th June | Blackthorn Awards Presentation - Year 4 | Backswood Farm | |
| Wed 30th June | New Parent Information Evening - Nursery & Reception | Hall | 5.30pm |
| Thurs 1st July | Reserve Sports Day | Withycombe Rugby Football Club | 1.00pm |
| Fri 2nd July | Dartmoor Caving & Orienteering 6 - Group 1 | Dartmoor | |
| Fri 2nd July | World of Country Life - Year R | World of Country Life | |
| Mon 5th - Wed 7th July | New Intake coffee morning | ||
| Mon 5th - Wed 7th July | Moving Up Days | Classrooms | |
| Mon 5th July | Musical Theatre Performance - Year 5 and 6 | Hall | 2.30pm & 7.00pm |
| Tues 6th July | Parents' Evening | Online | 4.30pm - 8.00pm |
| Wed 7th July | Parents' Evening | Online | 4.30pm - 8.00pm |
| Thurs 8th July | Parents' Evening | Online | 4.30pm - 8.00pm |
| Tues 13th July | Dartmoor Caving & Orienteering Year 6 (Group 2) | Dartmoor | |
| Wed 14th July | Sailing - Year 6 | Exe Sailing Club | |
| Thurs 15th July | Year 6 Leavers' Assembly | Hall | 9.30am |
| Mon 19th July | Year 6 Leavers' Disco | Hall | 5.00pm |
| Fri 23rd July | Last Day of Summer Term |
Reception Trip Dates 2026-27
Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
Fri 2nd July | World of Country Life |
Year 1 Trip Dates 2026-27
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
Mon 5th October | Sidmouth | |
Thurs 11th March | West Town Farm | |
Thurs 20th May | Berry Pomeroy Castle |
Year 2 Trip Dates 2026-27
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
Thurs 26th November | Tiverton Museum: WW2 | |
Wed 10th March | Hestercombe Gardens | |
Fri 25th June | Paignton Zoo |
Year 3 Trip Dates 2026-27
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
Fri 20th November | We The Curious | |
Fri 29th January | Roman Baths Trip | |
Fri 5th March | RAMM & Roman Wall Visit | |
Wed 24th - Thurs 25th March | Ultimate Adventure Centre Residential | |
Tues 22nd June | Charmouth Fossil Hunting |
Year 4 Trip Dates 2026-27
Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
Thurs 5th November | Exeter Cathedral | |
Thurs 12th November | Eden Project | |
Tues 2nd February | Morwellham Quay | |
Mon 8th March | Belmont Chapel & Exeter Mosque | |
Thurs 15th - Fri 16th April | Escot Residential | |
Mon 28th June | Blackthorn Awards |
Year 5 Trip Dates 2026-27
Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
Mon 19th October | Buckland Abbey | |
Sun 17th - Tues 19th January | Young Voices | |
Wed 3rd February | Cautionary Tales Production | |
Mon 8th - Fri 12th February | St Ives Residential | |
Mon 15th March | Cheddar Gorge | |
Thurs 22nd April | Tour of Heritage Site | |
Mon 26th - Fri 30th April | Heatree Residential | |
Mon 14th June | Historical Re-enactment Performance |
Year 6 Trip Dates 2026-27
Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
Mon 2nd - Fri 6th November | London | |
Sun 17th - Tues 19th January | Young Voices | |
Mon 7th - Fri 11th June | Netherlands | |
Tues 15th June | Exmouth Sideshore | |
Tues 13th July | Dartmoor Caving & Orienteering | |
Wed 14th July | Sailing |
School Timings 2026-27
| School Open Time | Lessons Start Time | School Finish Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre School | 8:30am | 9:00am | 3:00pm |
| KS1 / Reception | 8:30am | 9:00am | 3:30pm |
| KS2 | 8:30am | 9:00am | 3:30pm |
Total hours: 32.5 hours
Term Dates 2027-28
Mon 6th September 2027 | First day of Autumn term |
Mon 25th - Fri 29th October 2027 | Autumn half term holiday |
Wed 22nd December 2027 | Last day of Autumn term |
Thurs 6th January 2028 | First day of Spring term |
Mon 14th - Fri 18th February 2028 | Spring half term holiday |
Fri 31st March 2028 | Last day of Spring term |
Wed 19th April 2028 | First day of Summer term |
Mon 29th May - Fri 2nd June 2028 | Summer half term holiday |
Fri 21st July 2028 | Last day of Summer term |
Last Updated 22 July 2026
