Term Dates
Autumn 2026
| Boarders Return (Start of Term) | Tuesday 1st September (1pm – 5pm) |
| Term Begins | Wednesday 2nd September |
| Half Term Ends | Friday 16th October |
| Boarders Return (after Half Term) | Monday 2nd November (1pm – 5pm) |
| Term Resumes |
Tuesday 3rd November |
| Term Ends | Friday 18th December |
| Boarders May Leave | Thursday 17th December (after school/sixth form) |
| Boarding Closes | Friday 18th December (at 4pm) |
*Note: Early departure on 18th 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 2027
| Boarders Return (Start of Term) | Sunday 3rd January (1pm – 5pm) |
| Term Begins | Monday 4th January |
| Term Ends (Half Term) | Friday 12th February |
| Boarders May Leave | 11th or 12th February |
| Boarding Closes | Friday 12th February (at 5pm) |
| Boarders Return (Post Half Term) | Sunday 21st February (1pm – 5pm) |
| Term Resumes | Monday 22nd February |
| Term Ends | Thursday 25th March |
| Boarders May Leave | 24th or 25th March |
| Boarding Closes | Friday 25th March (at 5pm) |
Term dates
Summer 2027
| Boarders Return (Start of Term) | Sunday 11th April (1pm – 5pm) |
| Term Begins | Monday 12th April |
| Exeat Weekend | Friday 30th April – Monday 3rd May |
| Half Term Ends | Friday 28th May |
| Boarders May Leave* | Thursday 27th or Friday 28th May |
| Boarding Closes | Friday 28th May (at 5pm) |
| Boarders Return (Post Half Term) | Sunday 6th June (1pm – 5pm) |
| Term Resumes | Monday 7th June |
| Term Ends | Friday 23rd July |
| Boarders May Leave* | Thursday 22nd July (Years 7–9; overseas boarders only) |
| Boarding Closes | Friday 23rd 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 in 2027 is from Monday 19th July to Friday 23rd July 2027.
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