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Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College term dates
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Havering council's standard term dates. We don't have Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College'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
Havering council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Hornchurch, Essex RM12 4YB
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 882
Trust: LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
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Website: www.abbscross.net
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in December 2022: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Havering council's standard term dates — Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College?
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.