St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · 1,099 pupils · Harlow
The council’s dates, for reference
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School sets its own term dates. These are Essex’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
Saturday, 24 October 2026 to Sunday, 1 November 2026
9 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
Saturday, 13 February 2027 to Sunday, 21 February 2027
9 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
Saturday, 29 May 2027 to Sunday, 6 June 2027
9 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Thursday, 22 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
41 days
Next up: October half term, 24 October 2026.
Read from essex.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/essex-school-terms-a. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
Last checked 1 September 2026
About St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 18 in Harlow, Essex, with 1,099 pupils.
TypeAcademy converter
PhaseSecondary
CouncilEssex
Pupils1,099 of 1,120 places
AdmitsMixed
CharacterRoman Catholic
Sixth formHas a sixth form
Opened1 August 2011
URN137058
Websitewww.st-marks.essex.sch.uk
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
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William Martin Church of England Junior School
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Harlow Fields School and College
0.4 mi · Special
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
0.4 mi · Primary
Bmat Stem Academy
0.4 mi · Secondary
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
0.4 mi · Secondary
Harlow College
0.5 mi · Sixth form or 16+
Where it is
Tripton RoadHarlow
Essex
CM18 6AA
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