Secondary school · Stansted Mountfitchet
Forest Hall School term dates
Forest Hall School is off for the October half term — back to school .
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These are Essex council's standard term dates. We don't have Forest Hall 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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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
Essex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex CM24 8TZ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 506
Trust: Bmat Education
Map: See where Forest Hall School is
Website: www.foresthallschool.org
Ofsted
Inspected in February 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (February 2026).
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Forest Hall School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Forest Hall School may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does Forest Hall School break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Forest Hall School may set its own, so check with the school.