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Attleborough Academy term dates
Attleborough Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Norfolk council's standard term dates. We don't have Attleborough 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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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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Norfolk council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Attleborough, Norfolk NR17 2AJ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 976
Trust: Sapientia Education Trust
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Website: www.attleboroughacademy.org
Ofsted
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (March 2026).
- Post-16 provisionExpected standard
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Ofsted checked the school again in December 2021: 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 Attleborough Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Thursday, 22 October 2026. This is from Norfolk council's standard term dates — Attleborough Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Attleborough 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.