Gillingham School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Gillingham
The council’s dates, for reference
Gillingham School sets its own term dates. These are Dorset’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
Tuesday, 1 June 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
4 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.
Read from dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/school-term-holiday-dates. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
Last checked 1 September 2026
About Gillingham School
Gillingham School is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 18 in Gillingham, Dorset.
TypeAcademy converter
PhaseSecondary
CouncilDorset
PupilsNot published
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formHas a sixth form
Opened1 September 2026
URN152446
Websitewww.gillingham-dorset.co.uk
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
Nearby schools
Children at more than one school? These are the closest.
Gillingham Primary School
0.2 mi · Primary
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
0.7 mi · Primary
Wyke Primary School
0.9 mi · Primary
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School
1.5 mi · Primary
Motcombe CofE Primary School
2.3 mi · Primary
Where it is
Hardings LaneGillingham
Dorset
SP8 4QP
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