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City of London Academy Islington term dates
City of London Academy Islington breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Islington council's standard term dates. We don't have City of London Academy Islington'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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Back to school:
Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
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:
Return date not announced yet
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:
Islington council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: London N1 8PQ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 852
Trust: City of London Academies Trust
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Website: www.colai.org.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in April 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does City of London Academy Islington break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Islington council's standard term dates — City of London Academy Islington may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to City of London Academy Islington?
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.