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Dereham Neatherd High School term dates
Dereham Neatherd High School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Norfolk council's standard term dates. We don't have Dereham Neatherd High 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.
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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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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Norfolk council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Dereham, Norfolk NR20 3AX
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,079
Trust: ENRICH LEARNING TRUST
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Website: neatherd.org
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in February 2020: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Dereham Neatherd High School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Thursday, 22 October 2026. This is from Norfolk council's standard term dates — Dereham Neatherd High School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Dereham Neatherd High 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.