Secondary school · Emsworth
Bourne Community College term dates
Bourne Community College breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are West Sussex council's standard term dates. We don't have Bourne Community College'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:
Back to school:
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
West Sussex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Emsworth, Hampshire PO10 8PJ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 692
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Website: www.bourne.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (January 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Bourne Community College break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from West Sussex council's standard term dates — Bourne Community College may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Bourne Community College?
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.