Secondary school · Swindon
Lydiard Park Academy term dates
Lydiard Park Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Swindon council's standard term dates. We don't have Lydiard Park 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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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
Swindon council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Swindon, Wiltshire SN5 6HN
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,302
Trust: THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST
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Website: www.lydiardparkacademy.org.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in December 2023: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Lydiard Park Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Wednesday, 21 October 2026. This is from Swindon council's standard term dates — Lydiard Park Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Lydiard Park 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.