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Grove Academy term dates
Grove Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Slough council's standard term dates. We don't have Grove 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
Last day of school:
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
Slough council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Slough, Berkshire SL1 2SR
Phase: All-through
Ages: 4 to 19
Pupils: 990
Trust: The Slough and East Berkshire C of E Multi Academy Trust
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Website: www.groveacademy.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in April 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (April 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- 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 Grove 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 Slough council's standard term dates — Grove Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Grove 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.