Secondary school · Chippenham
Abbeyfield School term dates
Abbeyfield School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Wiltshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Abbeyfield School's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Wiltshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 3XB
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 19
Pupils: 902
Trust: The Athelstan Trust
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Website: www.abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, November 2022. This inspection was of the school before its current registration (for example, before it became an academy).
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Abbeyfield School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Wednesday, 21 October 2026. This is from Wiltshire council's standard term dates — Abbeyfield School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Abbeyfield School?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.