Primary school · Mitcham
Benedict Academy term dates
Benedict Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Merton council's standard term dates. We don't have Benedict 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
Merton council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Mitcham, Surrey CR4 3BE
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 177
Trust: Step Academy Trust
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Website: benedictacademy.org
Ofsted
Inspected in October 2024. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Early yearsOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Benedict 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 Merton council's standard term dates — Benedict Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Benedict 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.