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Bridgwater College Academy term dates
Bridgwater College Academy 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 Bridgwater College 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
Somerset council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 4QY
Phase: All-through
Ages: 3 to 16
Pupils: 1,561
Trust: BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
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Website: www.bridgwatercollegeacademy.org
Ofsted
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Ofsted placed the school in special measures (March 2026). Safeguarding standards: met (March 2026).
- InclusionUrgent improvement
- AchievementUrgent improvement
- Early yearsNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
- Curriculum and teachingUrgent improvement
- Attendance and behaviourUrgent improvement
- Leadership and governanceUrgent improvement
Ofsted checked the school again in February 2020: the school remains Good (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Bridgwater College 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 Somerset council's standard term dates — Bridgwater College Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Bridgwater College 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.