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Dove House Academy term dates
Dove House Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Hampshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Dove House 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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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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Hampshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 5SU
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 11 to 19
Pupils: 238
Trust: Solent Academies Trust
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Website: www.dovehouseacademy.com
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, September 2019.
- Sixth formOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Ofsted checked the school again in February 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Dove House 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 Hampshire council's standard term dates — Dove House Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Dove House 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.