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Leigh Academy Strood term dates
Leigh Academy Strood breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Medway council's standard term dates. We don't have Leigh Academy Strood'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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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Medway council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Rochester, Kent ME2 2SX
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 19
Pupils: 1,311
Trust: Leigh Academies Trust
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Website: www.leighacademystrood.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in June 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (June 2026).
- Post-16 provisionExpected standard
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Leigh Academy Strood break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Medway council's standard term dates — Leigh Academy Strood may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Leigh Academy Strood?
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.