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Downs View Special School term dates
Downs View Special School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Brighton and Hove council's standard term dates. We don't have Downs View Special 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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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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Return date not announced yet
Brighton and Hove council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Brighton, East Sussex BN2 6BB
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 3 to 19
Pupils: 224
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Website: www.downsview.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in June 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Downs View Special School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Brighton and Hove council's standard term dates — Downs View Special School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Downs View Special 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.