Secondary school · Taunton
Bishop Fox's School term dates
Bishop Fox's School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Somerset council's standard term dates. We don't have Bishop Fox's 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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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
Somerset council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Taunton, Somerset TA1 3HQ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,123
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Website: www.bishopfoxs.co.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in March 2023: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Bishop Fox's 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 Somerset council's standard term dates — Bishop Fox's School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Bishop Fox's 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.