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Bishopswood School term dates
Bishopswood School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Oxfordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Bishopswood 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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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
Oxfordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Reading, Oxfordshire RG4 9RH
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 2 to 16
Pupils: 73
Trust: The Propeller Academy Trust
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Website: www.bishopswoodschool.co.uk
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Inspected in November 2025 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (November 2025).
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
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Quick answers
When does Bishopswood 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 Oxfordshire council's standard term dates — Bishopswood School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Bishopswood 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.