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Hounsdown School term dates
Hounsdown School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Hampshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Hounsdown 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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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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Hampshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Southampton, Hampshire SO40 9FT
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,283
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Website: www.hounsdown.hants.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, June 2024.
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in March 2023: the school remains Outstanding (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Hounsdown 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 Hampshire council's standard term dates — Hounsdown School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Hounsdown 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.