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Dorrington Academy term dates
Dorrington Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Birmingham council's standard term dates. We don't have Dorrington Academy'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
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Birmingham council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Birmingham, West Midlands B42 1QR
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 651
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Website: www.dorringtonacademy.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in June 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (June 2026).
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Ofsted checked the school again in June 2025: Some aspects not as strong.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Dorrington Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Birmingham council's standard term dates — Dorrington Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Dorrington Academy?
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.