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Desborough College term dates
Desborough College breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Windsor and Maidenhead council's standard term dates. We don't have Desborough 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
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
Windsor and Maidenhead council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 2QB
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 539
Trust: PIONEER EDUCATIONAL TRUST
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Website: www.desborough.org.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in May 2024: 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 Desborough College break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Windsor and Maidenhead council's standard term dates — Desborough College may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Desborough College?
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.