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Bacon's College term dates
Bacon's College breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Southwark council's standard term dates. We don't have Bacon's 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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
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Back to school:
Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
Southwark council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: London SE16 6AT
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 19
Pupils: 1,025
Trust: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
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Website: www.baconscollege.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, June 2022.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Bacon's 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 Southwark council's standard term dates — Bacon's College may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Bacon's 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.