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John Hampden Grammar School term dates
John Hampden Grammar School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Buckinghamshire council's standard term dates. We don't have John Hampden Grammar 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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Return date not announced yet
Buckinghamshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP11 1SZ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,281
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Website: www.jhgs.bucks.sch.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 John Hampden Grammar 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 Buckinghamshire council's standard term dates — John Hampden Grammar School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to John Hampden Grammar 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.