Secondary school · Brackley
Magdalen College School term dates
Magdalen College School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are West Northamptonshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Magdalen College School'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
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Back to school:
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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West Northamptonshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Brackley, Northamptonshire NN13 6FB
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,293
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Website: www.magdalen.northants.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in April 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Sixth formRequires improvement
- Personal developmentRequires improvement
- Quality of educationInadequate
- Behaviour and attitudesInadequate
- Leadership and managementInadequate
Ofsted checked the school again in March 2020: 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 Magdalen College School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from West Northamptonshire council's standard term dates — Magdalen College School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Magdalen College School?
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.