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Bedford Free School term dates
Bedford Free School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Bedford council's standard term dates. We don't have Bedford 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
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Bedford council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Bedford, Bedfordshire MK42 9AD
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 536
Trust: Advantage Schools
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Website: www.bedfordfreeschool.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, January 2020.
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Ofsted checked the school again in April 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Bedford Free School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Bedford council's standard term dates — Bedford Free School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Bedford Free School?
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.