Townsend Church of England School
Voluntary aided school · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · 746 pupils · St Albans
The council’s dates, for reference
Townsend Church of England School sets its own term dates. These are Hertfordshire’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 2 September 2026Next up: October half term, 26 October 2026.
Published through to 2027/28.
Read from hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/at-school/. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
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Townsend Church of England School is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 18 in St Albans, Hertfordshire, with 746 pupils.
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Townsend Church of England School is its own admission authority — as a voluntary aided school, it sets its own admission criteria rather than Hertfordshire setting them.
You still apply through Hertfordshire, not to the school directly. Every council runs a coordinated scheme, and one form covers every state school you name, academies included.
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
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When does the 2026/27 school year start at Townsend Church of England School?
The first term of 2026/27 starts on 1 September 2026.
When does Townsend Church of England School break up for the summer?
The last day of the 2026/27 school year is 22 July 2027.
When does Townsend Church of England School break up for Christmas?
Term ends on 18 December 2026.
When is October half term at Townsend Church of England School?
26 October 2026 to 30 October 2026.
When is February half term at Townsend Church of England School?
15 February 2027 to 19 February 2027.
When is the Easter holiday at Townsend Church of England School?
26 March 2027 to 9 April 2027.
Does Townsend Church of England School follow Hertfordshire's term dates?
No. As a voluntary aided school, Townsend Church of England School sets its own term dates, so Hertfordshire's calendar does not bind it and may differ.
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