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Brighton Aldridge Community Academy term dates
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Brighton and Hove council's standard term dates. We don't have Brighton Aldridge Community 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
Brighton and Hove council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Brighton, East Sussex BN1 9PW
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 19
Pupils: 808
Trust: Aldridge Education
Map: See where Brighton Aldridge Community Academy is
Website: www.baca-uk.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in April 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Brighton Aldridge Community 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 Brighton and Hove council's standard term dates — Brighton Aldridge Community Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Brighton Aldridge Community 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.