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Becket Keys Church of England Free School term dates
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These are Essex council's standard term dates. We don't have Becket Keys Church of England Free 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
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
Essex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Brentwood, Essex CM15 9DA
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 19
Pupils: 1,152
Trust: Russell Education Trust
Map: See where Becket Keys Church of England Free School is
Website: www.becketkeys.org
Ofsted
Inspected in February 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Sixth formOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Becket Keys Church of England Free School break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Becket Keys Church of England Free School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Becket Keys Church of England Free 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.