Mearns Castle High School
Local Authority · Secondary · 1,636 pupils · Newton Mearns, GLASGOW
Set by the council
Mearns Castle High School is a community or voluntary controlled school, so East Renfrewshire’s calendar is the legal authority for its term dates.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 2 September 2026Next up: Holiday, 19 December 2026.
Read from eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/school-holidays.
About Mearns Castle High School
Mearns Castle High School is a Secondary school in Newton Mearns, GLASGOW, with 1,636 pupils.
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When does the 2026/27 school year start at Mearns Castle High School?
The first term of 2026/27 starts on 12 August 2026.
When does Mearns Castle High School break up for the summer?
The last day of the 2026/27 school year is 25 June 2027.
When does Mearns Castle High School break up for Christmas?
Term ends on 18 December 2026.
When is the Easter holiday at Mearns Castle High School?
3 April 2027 to 18 April 2027.
Does Mearns Castle High School follow East Renfrewshire's term dates?
Yes. East Renfrewshire is the admission authority for this school, so the council's calendar is the school's calendar.
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