Secondary school · Ilford
Forest Academy term dates
Forest Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Redbridge council's standard term dates. We don't have Forest 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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
Redbridge council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Ilford, Essex IG6 3TN
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 749
Trust: Beacon Multi-Academy Trust Limited
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Website: www.theforestacademy.co.uk
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Rated Good at its last full inspection, January 2023.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
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Quick answers
When does Forest 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 Redbridge council's standard term dates — Forest Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Forest 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.