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Harris Academy Merton term dates
Harris Academy Merton breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Merton council's standard term dates. We don't have Harris Academy Merton'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
Merton council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Mitcham, Surrey CR4 1BP
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,371
Trust: Harris Federation
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Website: www.harrismerton.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, September 2022.
- Sixth formOutstanding
- 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 Harris Academy Merton break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Merton council's standard term dates — Harris Academy Merton may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Harris Academy Merton?
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.