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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 2027 / 28

Checked 2 September 2026
Term
Autumn term
Tuesday, 31 August 2027 to Monday, 20 December 2027
112 days
Half term
October half term
Tuesday, 26 October 2027 to Thursday, 28 October 2027
3 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Tuesday, 21 December 2027 to Sunday, 2 January 2028
13 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 3 January 2028 to Monday, 3 April 2028
92 days
Half term
February half term
Tuesday, 15 February 2028 to Thursday, 17 February 2028
3 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Tuesday, 4 April 2028 to Sunday, 16 April 2028
13 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 17 April 2028 to Tuesday, 25 July 2028
100 days
Half term
May half term
Tuesday, 30 May 2028 to Thursday, 1 June 2028
3 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Wednesday, 26 July 2028 to Thursday, 31 August 2028
37 days

Next up: October half term, 26 October 2027.

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.

Last checked 2 September 2026
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About Townsend Church of England School

Townsend Church of England School is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 18 in St Albans, Hertfordshire, with 746 pupils.

TypeVoluntary aided school
PhaseSecondary
Pupils746 of 853 places
AdmitsMixed
CharacterChurch of England
Sixth formHas a sixth form — see the school's site
URN117555
Address
High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR

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Applying

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.

31 October
Apply by
1 March
Offers sent

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From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.

Nearby schools

Children at more than one school? These are the closest.

Margaret Wix Primary School
0.2 mi · Primary
St Albans Girls' School
0.5 mi · Secondary
Batchwood School
0.6 mi · Special
Heathlands School
0.8 mi · Special
Bernards Heath Junior School
0.9 mi · Primary

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Common questions

When does the 2027/28 school year start at Townsend Church of England School?

The first term of 2027/28 starts on 31 August 2027.

When does Townsend Church of England School break up for the summer?

The last day of the 2027/28 school year is 25 July 2028.

When does Townsend Church of England School break up for Christmas?

Term ends on 20 December 2027.

When is October half term at Townsend Church of England School?

26 October 2027 to 28 October 2027.

When is February half term at Townsend Church of England School?

15 February 2028 to 17 February 2028.

When is the Easter holiday at Townsend Church of England School?

4 April 2028 to 16 April 2028.

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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