Middle deemed secondary school · Leighton Buzzard
Gilbert Inglefield Academy term dates
Gilbert Inglefield Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Central Bedfordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Gilbert Inglefield 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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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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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
Central Bedfordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU7 3FU
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Ages: 9 to 13
Trust: Chiltern Learning Trust
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Website: www.gilbertinglefield.com
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Ofsted placed the school in special measures (January 2026). Safeguarding standards: not met (January 2026). This inspection was of the school before its current registration (for example, before it became an academy).
- InclusionUrgent improvement
- AchievementUrgent improvement
- Personal development and wellbeingUrgent improvement
- Curriculum and teachingUrgent improvement
- Attendance and behaviourUrgent improvement
- Leadership and governanceUrgent improvement
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Gilbert Inglefield 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 Central Bedfordshire council's standard term dates — Gilbert Inglefield Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Gilbert Inglefield 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.