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.

SUMMER Term 2025

Term commences: Tuesday 22nd April
April Bank Holiday: Monday 21st April
May Bank Holiday: Monday 5th May
Half Term: Friday 23rd May – Sunday 1st June
Term ends:  Friday 11th July (12 noon)

Autumn Term 2025

Term commences: Monday 8th September
Half Term: Friday 17th October – Sunday 2nd November
Term ends:  Friday 12th December (12 noon)
INSET DAYS: 4th & 5th September

spring Term 2026

Term commences: Wednesday 7th January
Half Term: Friday 13th February – Sunday 22nd February
Term ends:  Wednesday 25th March (12 noon)
INSET DAYS: 26th & 27th March

SUMMER Term 2026

Term commences: Monday 20th April
April Bank Holidays: 3rd April, 6th April
May Bank Holiday: Monday 4th May
Half Term: Friday 22nd May – Sunday 31st May
Term ends:  Friday 10th July (12 noon)

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@chardschool.co.uk
Phone: 01460 63234 
Address:
Chard Prep School
Fore Street
Chard
Somerset
TA20 1QA

 

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