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Kennet School term dates
Kennet School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are West Berkshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Kennet 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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Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
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
West Berkshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Thatcham, Berkshire RG19 4LL
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,824
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Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, May 2024.
- Sixth formOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Ofsted checked the school again in November 2022: 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 Kennet School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Thursday, 22 October 2026. This is from West Berkshire council's standard term dates — Kennet School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Kennet 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.