Girl in Chard Prep School PE kit running and smiling

Term Dates

School Times

8.45am – 3.30pm (Monday to Friday)

The school issues parking permits to all parents for the nearest car park situated within a short walking distance, providing free parking during drop-off and pick-up times.

Autumn Term 2026

Term commences: Tuesday 8th September
Half Term: Friday 16th October (3:30pm) – Sunday 1st November
Term ends:  Friday 11th December (12 noon)
INSET DAYS: 4th & 7th September

spring Term 2027

Term commences: Wednesday 6th January
Half Term: Friday 12th February (3:30pm) – Sunday 21st February
Term ends:  Thursday 25th March (12 noon)
BANK HOLIDAY: 26th & 29th March

SUMMER Term 2027

Term commences: Wednesday 21st April
May Bank Holiday: 3rd May and 31st May
Half Term: Friday 28th May (3:30pm) – Sunday 6th June Term ends:  Friday 9th July (12 noon)

INSET DAY: 19th April 20th April INSET DAY: 7th June

Autumn Term 2027

Term commences: Monday 6th September
Half Term: Friday 15th October (3:30pm) – Sunday 31st October
Term ends:  Friday 10th December (12 noon)
INSET DAYS: 1st 2nd & 3rd September

spring Term 2028

Term commences: Thursday 6th January
Half Term: Friday 11th February (3:30pm) – Sunday 20th February
Term ends:  Thursday 24th March (12 noon)


SUMMER Term 2028

Term commences: Wednesday 20th April
April Bank Holiday: 17th April May Bank Holiday: 1st May
Half Term: Friday 26th May (3:30pm) – Sunday 4th June Term ends:  Friday 7th July (12 noon)

INSET DAY: 18th April 19th April INSET DAY: 5th June 
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Girl standing in front of historic fire place playing flute

School Fees

The School Day

School Prospectus

“Chard Prep is the kindest school in the whole of Somerset. I really enjoy learning French, art, maths, and going swimming”

Zara B.
Chard Prep School Pupil

Contact Us

Feel free to contact us with any questions
Email: office@chardprep.co.uk
Phone: 01460 63234 
Address:
Chard Prep School
Fore Street
Chard
Somerset
TA20 1QA

 

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