Secondary school · Kidlington
Gosford Hill School term dates
Gosford Hill School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Oxfordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Gosford Hill 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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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
Oxfordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 2NT
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 825
Trust: River Learning Trust
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Website: www.gosford-hill.oxon.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (March 2026).
- Post-16 provisionExpected standard
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- 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 Gosford Hill School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Oxfordshire council's standard term dates — Gosford Hill School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Gosford Hill 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.