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Hylands School term dates
Hylands School is off for the October half term — back to school .
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These are Essex council's standard term dates. We don't have Hylands 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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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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
Essex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Chelmsford, Essex CM1 3ET
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 614
Trust: The Kemnal Academies Trust
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Website: www.hylands-tkat.org
Ofsted
Inspected in February 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Ofsted placed the school in special measures (February 2026). Safeguarding standards: met (February 2026).
- InclusionUrgent improvement
- AchievementUrgent improvement
- Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
- Curriculum and teachingUrgent improvement
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceUrgent improvement
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Hylands School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Hylands School may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does Hylands School break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Hylands School may set its own, so check with the school.