We are thrilled to welcome our new students as they begin their exciting secondary school journey at Chorlton High. Year 7 is a crucial time for settling in, building friendships, and adapting to new routines and expectations. Our dedicated Year 7 team is committed to ensuring a smooth and positive transition.
On this page, you'll find key information and resources to support your child throughout this important foundational year.
Learning to embody our Qualities of Success and apply our SCHOLAR Habits daily.
Autumn Term |
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Staff only | Monday 2nd September 2024 INSET (School closed to students.) Tuesday 3rd September 2024 INSET (School closed to students.) |
Term starts | Wednesday 4th September 2024 (All students return to school.) |
Half term holiday | Monday 21st October - Friday 25th October 2024 |
Staff only | Thursday 21st November 2024 INSET (School closed to students.) |
Staff only | Friday 22nd November 2024 INSET (School closed to students.) |
Term ends | Friday 20th December 2024 |
Christmas holiday | Monday 23rd December 2024 - Friday 3rd January 2025 |
Spring Term |
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Staff only | Monday 6th January 2025 - INSET (School closed to students.) |
Term starts | Tuesday 7th January 2025 (Students return to school.) |
Half term holiday | Monday 17th February - Friday 21st February 2025 |
Term ends | Friday 4th April 2025 |
Easter holiday | Monday 7th April - Friday 18th April 2025 |
Summer Term |
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Term starts | Tuesday 22nd April 2025 (Students return to school.) |
May Day Bank Holiday | Monday 5th May 2025 |
Half term holiday | Monday 26th May - Friday 30th May 2025 |
Term ends | Friday 18th July 2025 |
Monday 21st July 2025 - INSET (Disaggregated - school closed to staff and students.) Tuesday 22nd July 2025 - INSET (Disaggregated - school closed to staff and students.) |
Autumn Term |
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Staff only | Monday 1st September 2025 INSET (School closed to students.) Tuesday 2nd September 2025 INSET (School closed to students.) |
Term starts | Wednesday 3rd September 2025 (All students return to school.) |
Half term holiday | Monday 27th October - Friday 31st October 2025 |
Staff only | Thursday 20th November 2025 INSET (School closed to students.) |
Staff only | Friday 21st November 2025 INSET (School closed to students.) |
Term ends | Friday 19th December 2025 |
Christmas holiday | Monday 22nd December 2025 - Friday 2nd January 2026 |
Spring Term |
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Staff only | Monday 5th January 2026 - INSET (School closed to students.) |
Term starts | Tuesday 6th January 2026 (Students return to school.) |
Half term holiday | Monday 16th February - Friday 20th February 2026 |
Term ends | Thursday 2nd April 2026 |
Easter holiday | Friday 3rd April - Friday 17th April 2026 |
Summer Term |
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Term starts | Monday 20th April 2026 (Students return to school.) |
May Day Bank Holiday | Monday 4th May 2026 |
Half term holiday | Monday 25th May - Friday 29th May 2026 |
Term ends | Friday 17th July 2026 |
Monday 20th July 2026 - INSET (Disaggregated - school closed to staff and students.) Tuesday 21st July 2026 - INSET (Disaggregated - school closed to staff and students.) |
Our Chorlton High uniform unites everyone, building a strong sense of belonging that helps every student feel connected as a vital part of our school community.
School Uniform:
PE Kit:
School Tie:
Learning at Chorlton High goes far beyond the classroom!
We offer a wide range of exciting, high-quality extra-curricular clubs and activities (often called 'enrichment'). These are a vital and fun part of school life.
Our aim is to help students become confident, resilient, well-rounded citizens ready for the world.
Participating in these activities helps you to:
We encourage every student to join at least one extra activity.
It's a fantastic way to have fun, contribute to our school community, and enrich your whole Learning Journey at Chorlton High School!
For further information and resources, please CLICK the link below to be directed to our main Home Learning page.
Home Learning is vital for student success throughout their 5-year Learning Journey with us!
It helps build essential skills like getting organised and time management – empowering students to become confident, independent learners.
Home Learning is work set by our teachers for students to complete outside of regular lesson time, and usually involve independent working.
These tasks are carefully planned as a key part of the curriculum designed to help students to:
Think 'work smarter'!
While often done at home, students don't always have to do it there. Sometimes it's better or easier to complete tasks at school, especially if they:
We have spaces and support available in school to help all of our students succeed with Home Learning.