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Harris Garrard Academy term dates
Harris Garrard Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Bexley council's standard term dates. We don't have Harris Garrard 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
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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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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
Bexley council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Erith, Kent DA18 4DW
Phase: All-through
Ages: 4 to 18
Pupils: 1,505
Trust: Harris Federation
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Website: www.Harrisgarrard.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in April 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (April 2026).
- Post-16 provisionExpected standard
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Early yearsExceptional
- Personal development and wellbeingExceptional
- Curriculum and teachingExceptional
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Harris Garrard 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 Bexley council's standard term dates — Harris Garrard Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Harris Garrard 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.