Primary school · Bournemouth
Elm Academy term dates
Elm Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council's standard term dates. We don't have Elm 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
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Bournemouth, Dorset BH11 9JN
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 364
Trust: AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
Website: www.elm-academy.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- 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 Elm 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council's standard term dates — Elm Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Elm 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.