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Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport term dates
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport 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 Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport'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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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: Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 3TR
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 865
Trust: Anglian Learning
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Website: joycefrankland.org
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, June 2023.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in February 2022: the school remains Good (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport 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 Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport 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 — Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport may set its own, so check with the school.