The Downs Preparatory School term dates 2026/27
Last verified 21 September 2026
Autumn term at The Downs Preparatory School starts Thursday 3 September 2026 and ends Friday 11 December 2026. October half term starts 16 October 2026.
Term dates for The Downs Preparatory School, compiled from the school's own published calendar and refreshed regularly.
Term dates
2026/27 term dates
| Term | Starts | Ends | Half term | INSET and closure days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | 3 September 2026 | 11 December 2026 | from 16 October 2026 | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Spring term | 5 January 2027 | 24 March 2027 | w/c 15 February 2027 | 4 Jan 2027 |
| Summer term | 20 April 2027 | 9 July 2027 | w/c 31 May 2027 | 19 Apr 2027 |
Key dates coming up
- 2 Nov 2026Yr 8 French oral exams
- 2 Nov 2026Year 4 Parents Evening
- 9 Nov 2026Year 6 Parents Evening
- 16 Nov 2026Pre-Prep Parents Evening
- 23 Nov 2026Pre-Prep Parents Evening
- 23 Nov 2026Year 5 Parents Evening
- 30 Nov 2026Year 7 Parents Evening
- 7 Dec 2026Year 8 Parents Evening
Open days at The Downs Preparatory School
- 24 Nov 2026PSHE Open Morning
Open days are run by The Downs Preparatory School and can change or fill up. Book directly with the school to confirm a place.
Getting The Downs Preparatory School's dates into Cyril
The Downs Preparatory School publishes its calendar, and Cyril reads it for you. The term dates, INSET days and the events for your child's year are in your plan from the day you add the school, and they move when the school moves them. Anything else the school sends, forward to Cyril or photograph it, and it joins the same plan, with a reminder before anything needs doing.
These dates are drawn from The Downs Preparatory School's published calendar and can change. Always confirm with the school directly before booking travel or holidays. Cyril is not affiliated with The Downs Preparatory School; this is an independent listing for parents.