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Fakenham Academy term dates
Fakenham 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 Fakenham 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: Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 9QT
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 723
Trust: Sapientia Education Trust
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Website: www.fakenhamacademy.org
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in October 2024: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Fakenham 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 — Fakenham Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Fakenham 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.