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Guildford County School term dates
Guildford County 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 Guildford County 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
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
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
Surrey council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Guildford, Surrey GU2 4LU
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,170
Trust: LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
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Website: www.guildfordcounty.co.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in February 2023: the school remains Outstanding.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Guildford County 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 — Guildford County School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Guildford County 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.