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First Base Ipswich Academy term dates
First Base Ipswich Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Suffolk council's standard term dates. We don't have First Base Ipswich 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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Return date not announced yet
Suffolk council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0EW
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 3 to 8
Trust: Raedwald Trust
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Website: www.raedwaldtrust.org
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (May 2026).
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does First Base Ipswich 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 Suffolk council's standard term dates — First Base Ipswich Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to First Base Ipswich 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.