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Downham Market Academy term dates
Downham Market Academy 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 Downham Market 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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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: Downham Market, Norfolk PE38 9LL
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,329
Trust: EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE
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Website: dma.tela.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, April 2022.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Downham Market Academy 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 — Downham Market Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Downham Market 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.