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Ark Blacklands Primary Academy term dates
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are East Sussex council's standard term dates. We don't have Ark Blacklands Primary Academy'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
East Sussex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Hastings, East Sussex TN34 2HU
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 623
Trust: ARK SCHOOLS
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Website: www.arkblacklandsprimary.org
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in March 2023: the school remains Outstanding.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Ark Blacklands Primary Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from East Sussex council's standard term dates — Ark Blacklands Primary Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Ark Blacklands Primary Academy?
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.