Middle deemed secondary school · Taunton
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School term dates
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School 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 Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle 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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October Half Term
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Christmas 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: Taunton, Somerset TA4 4SW
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Ages: 9 to 13
Pupils: 349
Trust: BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD
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Website: www.danesfieldcofemiddleschool.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in December 2025 under Ofsted's new report card. Ofsted judged the school to require significant improvement (December 2025). Safeguarding standards: met (December 2025).
- InclusionNeeds attention
- AchievementUrgent improvement
- Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
- Curriculum and teachingUrgent improvement
- Attendance and behaviourUrgent improvement
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle 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 Somerset council's standard term dates — Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle 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.