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George Abbot School term dates
George Abbot School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Surrey council's standard term dates. We don't have George Abbot 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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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
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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
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Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Surrey council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Guildford, Surrey GU1 1XX
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,927
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Website: www.georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, December 2019.
- Sixth formOutstanding
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in February 2025: Improved significantly.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does George Abbot School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 16 October 2026. This is from Surrey council's standard term dates — George Abbot School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to George Abbot School?
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.