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Hall Mead School term dates
Hall Mead School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Havering council's standard term dates. We don't have Hall Mead 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
Havering council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Upminster, Essex RM14 1SF
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,068
Trust: Empower Learning Academy Trust
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Website: www.hallmeadschool.com
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, September 2023.
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Hall Mead 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 Havering council's standard term dates — Hall Mead School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Hall Mead 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.