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Astor Secondary School term dates
Astor Secondary School breaks up for Christmas 2026 on — back to school .
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These are Kent council's standard term dates. We don't have Astor Secondary 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
Autumn Half-Term
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Christmas 2026
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Spring Half-Term
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Easter
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Summer Half-Term
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Summer Holidays 2027
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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
Kent council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Dover, Kent CT17 0AS
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 732
Trust: Samphire Star Education Trust
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Website: www.astorschool.com
Ofsted
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (March 2026).
- Post-16 provisionExpected standard
- InclusionNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Astor Secondary School break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Kent council's standard term dates — Astor Secondary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Astor Secondary School?
Pupils return on Monday, 4 January 2027. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.