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Lift Newlands term dates
Lift Newlands breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Southwark council's standard term dates. We don't have Lift Newlands'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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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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
Southwark council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: London SE15 3AZ
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 79
Trust: LIFT SCHOOLS
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Website: www.newlandsacademy.org
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, March 2023.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in February 2020: the school remains Good (Improving).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Lift Newlands break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Southwark council's standard term dates — Lift Newlands may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Lift Newlands?
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.