Ad Astra Infant School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–7 · 257 pupils · Canford Heath, Poole
The council’s dates, for reference
Ad Astra Infant School sets its own term dates. These are Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 1 September 2026Term
Autumn term
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
109 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027
16 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027
17 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Wednesday, 21 July 2027
101 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Thursday, 22 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
41 days
Next up: October half term, 26 October 2026.
Published through to 2027/28.
Last checked 1 September 2026
About Ad Astra Infant School
Ad Astra Infant School is a Primary school for ages 4 to 7 in Canford Heath, Poole, with 257 pupils.
TypeAcademy converter
PhasePrimary
TrustTeach Poole
Pupils257 of 270 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
Opened1 April 2015
URN141755
Websitewww.adastra.poole.sch.uk
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
Nearby schools
Children at more than one school? These are the closest.
Magna Academy
0.1 mi · Secondary
Haymoor Junior School
0.2 mi · Primary
Montacute School
0.7 mi · Special
Poole Grammar School
0.7 mi · Secondary
Canford Heath Infant School
0.8 mi · Primary
Canford Heath Junior School
0.8 mi · Primary
Where it is
Sherborn CrescentCanford Heath
Poole
Dorset
BH17 8AP
Ofsted
Inspected 28 April 2026
SafeguardingMet
InclusionStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
AchievementExpected standard
Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
Personal developmentExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Early yearsExpected standard
Work at Ad Astra Infant School?
Claim this page and send us your term dates. They will be published here as the school’s own.
Claim this school