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King James Academy Royston term dates
King James Academy Royston breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Hertfordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have King James Academy Royston'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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Hertfordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 7JH
Phase: All-through
Ages: 9 to 18
Pupils: 947
Trust: The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust
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Website: www.kjar.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, April 2024.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does King James Academy Royston break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Hertfordshire council's standard term dates — King James Academy Royston may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to King James Academy Royston?
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.