Secondary school · Potters Bar
Dame Alice Owen's School term dates
Dame Alice Owen's School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Hertfordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Dame Alice Owen's 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.
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Christmas Holiday
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February 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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Hertfordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 2DU
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,467
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Website: www.damealiceowens.herts.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, December 2023.
- Sixth formOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Dame Alice Owen's 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 Hertfordshire council's standard term dates — Dame Alice Owen's School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Dame Alice Owen's 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.