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Maiden Erlegh School term dates
Maiden Erlegh School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Wokingham council's standard term dates. We don't have Maiden Erlegh 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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Back to school:
February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
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Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Wokingham council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Reading, Berkshire RG6 7HS
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,841
Trust: Maiden Erlegh Trust
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Website: maidenerleghschool.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, February 2020.
- Sixth formOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Ofsted checked the school again in April 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Maiden Erlegh 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 Wokingham council's standard term dates — Maiden Erlegh School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Maiden Erlegh 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.