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Highfields Spencer Academy term dates
Highfields Spencer Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Derbyshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Highfields Spencer 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.
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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February 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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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Derbyshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Derby, Derbyshire DE23 3UX
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 258
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Website: highfieldsspencer.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in June 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Highfields Spencer 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 Derbyshire council's standard term dates — Highfields Spencer Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Highfields Spencer 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.