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John Mason School term dates
John Mason School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Oxfordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have John Mason 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
Oxfordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 1JB
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 927
Trust: Abingdon Learning Trust
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Website: www.johnmason.oxon.sch.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in December 2024: Some aspects not as strong.
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Quick answers
When does John Mason 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 Oxfordshire council's standard term dates — John Mason School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to John Mason 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.