Term Dates
Autumn 2025
| Boarders Return (Start of Term) | Monday 1st September (1pm – 5pm) |
| Term Begins | Tuesday 2nd September |
| Half Term Ends | Friday 17th October |
| Boarders Return (after Half Term) | Monday 3rd November (1pm – 5pm) |
| Term Resumes |
Tuesday 4th November |
| Term Ends | Friday 19th December |
| Boarders May Leave | Thursday 18th December (after school/sixth form) |
| Boarding Closes | Friday 19th December (at 4pm) |
*Note: Early departure on 19th December is allowed only for boarders travelling outside the UK. Year 11, 12, and 13 students must consult exam timetables before booking travel.
Term Dates
Spring 2026
| Boarders Return (Start of Term) | Sunday 4th January (1pm – 5pm) |
| Term Begins | Monday 5th January |
| Term Ends (Half Term) | Friday 13th February |
| Boarders May Leave | 12th or 13th February |
| Boarding Closes | Friday 13th February (at 5pm) |
| Boarders Return (Post Half Term) | Sunday 22nd February (1pm – 5pm) |
| Term Resumes | Monday 23rd February |
| Term Ends | Friday 27th March |
| Boarders May Leave | 26th or 27th March |
| Boarding Closes | Friday 27th March (at 5pm) |
Term dates
Summer 2026
| Boarders Return (Start of Term) | Sunday 12th April (1pm – 5pm) |
| Term Begins | Monday 13th April |
| Exeat Weekend | Friday 1st – Monday 4th May |
| Half Term Ends | Friday 22nd May |
| Boarders May Leave* | Thursday 21st or Friday 22nd May |
| Boarding Closes | Friday 22nd May (at 5pm) |
| Boarders Return (Post Half Term) | Sunday 31st May (1pm – 5pm) |
| Term Resumes | Monday 1st June |
| Term Ends | Wednesday 22nd July |
| Boarders May Leave* | Tuesday 21st July (Years 7–9; overseas boarders only) |
| Boarding Closes | Wednesday 22nd July (see below) |
Term Dates
Further Information
Year 11 and Year 13 students may leave as soon as their last exam is finished. Please ensure that exam timetables are thoroughly checked before booking flights. Students are welcome to reside at Adams House after their exams have finished in order to attend any organised activities such as prom or open days.
Year 12 students who are not returning in Year 13 may also leave after their last exam. Year 12 students continuing into Year 13 may remain in boarding until the end of term.
Year 10 and 12 Work Experience is from Monday 13th to Wednesday 22nd July. Further information will be discussed with students during their first term.
Parents are requested to adhere to holiday dates – failure to do so will seriously affect your child’s education and may result in them being withdrawn from certain subjects/examinations. Any absences outside the agreed holiday dates will be marked as ‘unauthorised’ and parents may be subject to a fine from the local authority.
We aim for all of our boarders to have an attendance record of 95% or above.
Contact
The Thomas Adams School
Lowe Hill
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5UB
Tel: +44 1939 237000