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Dartford Science & Technology College term dates
Dartford Science & Technology College breaks up for Christmas 2026 on — back to school .
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These are Kent council's standard term dates. We don't have Dartford Science & Technology College'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
Autumn Half-Term
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Christmas 2026
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Spring Half-Term
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Easter
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Summer Half-Term
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Summer Holidays 2027
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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
Kent council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Dartford, Kent DA1 2LY
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 857
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Website: www.dstc.kent.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in April 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (April 2026).
- Post-16 provisionExpected standard
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Dartford Science & Technology College break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Kent council's standard term dates — Dartford Science & Technology College may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Dartford Science & Technology College?
Pupils return on Monday, 4 January 2027. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.