--- title: "Term Dates" url: "https://chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/parents/termdates" school: "St. Mary's Catholic Primary School & Nursery" --- # Term Dates ### The school day Morning registration is at 0850 - 0855 Afternoon registration is at 1305 -1310 The school day starts at 0850. Pupils are expected to be on the premises at that time and that is when the registration period starts (i.e. when the register is taken and remains open). When the attendance register has been taken it remains open until 0920 in the morning and 1330 in the afternoon. School finishes at 1520. ### ### Term Dates Approved Holiday Pattern 2025/2026 389 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic/files/documents/Approved_Holiday_Pattern_2025-26(4).pdf) Approved Holiday Pattern 2026/2027 217 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic/files/documents/Approved_Holiday_Pattern_2026-27.pdf) Approved Holiday Pattern 2027/2028 216 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic/files/documents/Approved_Holiday_Pattern_2027-28.pdf) **Holidays during term time**: The school is under no obligation to authorise absences for holidays in term time. We encourage all parents to consider the disruption holidays in term time cause. Parents are expected to support school attendance by avoiding family holidays during term time, especially at key times, eg national tests. The Headteacher will only authorise leave of absence in term time in exceptional circumstances. Authorisation of all requests during term time will only be considered on completion of an Absence Request Form. Forms are available from the main office or you can download the document below. The forms should be submitted at least 30 days in advance of your request (if possible). ### Leave of Absence Request Leave of Absence Request Form 401 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic/files/documents/BLANK_LOA_Request.pdf) ### Parents - [Cost of Living Advice](https://chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/parents/cost-of-living-advice) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/parents/faqs) - [Internet Safety](https://chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/parents/internet-safety) - [Online school diary](https://chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/parents/online-school-diary) - [Parental Questionnaire](https://chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/parents/parental-questionnaire-results-november-2019) - [Parenting Websites](https://chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/parents/parenting) - [PTFA](https://chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/parents/ptfa) - [School Dinners](https://chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/parents/school-dinners) - [School Newsletters](https://chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/parents/newsletters/school-newsletters) - [Sports ](https://chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/parents/sports-news) - [Sun Safe](https://chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/parents/sun-safe) - [Term Dates](https://chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/parents/termdates) - [Remote Learning](https://chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/remote-learning) ##### Location Hornchurch Drive Chorley Lancashire PR7 2RJ ##### Contact Us Mrs Wilson - 01257 262811 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/people/Chorley-St-Marys-Catholic-Primary-School-and-Nursery/61582073293231/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stmaryschorley/) © Copyright 2017–2026 St. Mary's Catholic Primary School & Nursery School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)