Primary school · Croydon
Castle Hill Academy term dates
Castle Hill Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Croydon council's standard term dates. We don't have Castle Hill 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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Croydon council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Croydon, Surrey CR0 0RJ
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 263
Trust: The Platanos Trust
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Website: www.castlehillacademy.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, November 2019.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in July 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Castle Hill 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 Croydon council's standard term dates — Castle Hill Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Castle Hill 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.