Events and Term Dates
Open events for prospective families, the highlights of the school year and the dates every family needs.
Coming Up
- Thursday 12 November 20266.00pm – 8.00pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Prospective Sixth Form pupils
Meet subject teachers, hear from current Sixth Formers and learn about our university and careers programme.
- Saturday 14 November 20269.30am – 12.30pm
Open Morning
Prospective families
Tours led by pupils, a welcome from the Head, visits to boarding houses and time to meet teachers.
- Friday 20 November 2026From 4.00pm, overnight
Boarding Taster Night
Prospective boarders aged 11–13
An evening of supper, activities and a night in a boarding house, so children can try boarding before deciding.
- Tuesday 8 December 20267.00pm
Christmas Concert
Families and guests
Choirs, orchestra and soloists in our annual celebration of music, followed by mince pies.
- Saturday 23 January 20279.00am – 3.30pm
Scholarship Assessment Day
Scholarship applicants
Academic papers and interviews, with auditions and practical assessments for music, art, drama and sport.
- Thursday 4 March 20277.00pm
Senior School Play
Families and guests
Our main school production, performed by pupils from across the school and staged by our drama department.
Term Dates 2026–27
| Term | Term begins | Half term | Term ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas Term | Wednesday 2 September 2026 | 17 October – 1 November 2026 | Friday 11 December 2026 |
| Lent Term | Tuesday 5 January 2027 | 13 – 21 February 2027 | Friday 26 March 2027 |
| Summer Term | Tuesday 20 April 2027 | 29 May – 6 June 2027 | Friday 2 July 2027 |
Boarders return on the evening before term begins. Exeat weekends are listed in the boarding calendar sent to families.