Secondary school · Croydon
Ark Blake Academy term dates
Ark Blake Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Croydon council's standard term dates. We don't have Ark Blake 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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
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Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Croydon council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Croydon CR0 6NA
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 759
Trust: ARK SCHOOLS
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Website: www.arkblake.org
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, February 2023.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Ark Blake 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 Croydon council's standard term dates — Ark Blake Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Ark Blake 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.