Autumn Term - from the beginning of September to mid-December. Also known as the Michaelmas Term (private sector).

Spring Term - from the beginning of January to mid/late March (depending on the dates of Easter). Also known as the Lent Term (private sector).

Summer Term - from early/mid April to mid July.

Each term is divided by a one-week break called half term, usually at the end of October, mid-February and the end of May.