Secondary school · Leigh-on-Sea
Belfairs Academy term dates
Belfairs Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Southend-on-Sea council's standard term dates. We don't have Belfairs 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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Summer Holiday
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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
Southend-on-Sea council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 3TG
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,558
Trust: Legra Academy Trust
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Website: www.belfairsacademy.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement at its last full inspection, May 2024.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
Ofsted checked the school again in May 2023: the school remains Good (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Belfairs Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Southend-on-Sea council's standard term dates — Belfairs Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Belfairs 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.