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Brackenfield Special School term dates
Brackenfield Special School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Derbyshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Brackenfield Special 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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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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Derbyshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Nottingham, Derbyshire NG10 4DA
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 3 to 19
Pupils: 283
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Website: www.brackenfield.derbyshire.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in November 2024. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Early yearsOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Ofsted checked the school again in June 2023: the school remains Good (Improving).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Brackenfield Special 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 Derbyshire council's standard term dates — Brackenfield Special School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Brackenfield Special 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.