Primary school · Paignton
Kings Ash Academy term dates
Kings Ash Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Torbay council's standard term dates. We don't have Kings Ash Academy'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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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
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
Torbay council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Paignton, Devon TQ3 3XA
Phase: Primary
Ages: 2 to 11
Pupils: 293
Trust: The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
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Website: www.kingsashacademy.org
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, May 2021.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in December 2024: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Kings Ash Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Torbay council's standard term dates — Kings Ash Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Kings Ash Academy?
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.