Term Dates 2025/26
| Autumn Term | Monday 8 September 2025 – Friday 24 October 2025 |
| Monday 3 November 2025 – Friday 19 December 2025 | |
| Spring Term | Tuesday 6 January 2026 – Friday 13 February 2026 |
| Monday 23 February 2026 – Friday 27 March 2026 | |
| Summer Term | Monday 13 April 2026 – Friday 22 May 2026 |
| Monday 1 June 2026 – Friday 24 July 2026 |
Term Dates 2026/27
| Autumn Term | Wednesday 2 September 2026 – Friday 23 October 2026
(Weds 2nd & Thursday 3rd September are Inset days) |
| Monday 2 November – Friday 18 December 2026 | |
| Spring Term | Monday 4 January 2027 – Friday 12 February 2027 |
| Monday 22 February 2027 – Thursday 25 March 2027 | |
| Summer Term | Monday 12 April 2027 – Friday 28 May 2027 |
| Monday 7 June 2027 – Friday 23 July 2027 |
School Closure/Training Days 2026/27
- Wednesday 2nd September 2026
- Thursday 3rd September 2026
- Friday 9th October 2026
- Friday 27th November 2026 – School closure day
- Monday 30th November 2026
- Monday 4th January 2027
Absence during term time
Any student who takes unauthorised absence from school within term time will be at risk of losing their school place at Derby Moor Spencer Academy. Parents/carers will need to re-apply for a place via the Local Authority Admissions Department. Please be aware that significant waiting lists are currently in existence for all Year Groups.