Secondary school · Taunton
Monkton Wood Academy term dates
Monkton Wood Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Somerset council's standard term dates. We don't have Monkton Wood 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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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
Somerset council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Taunton, Somerset TA2 8PD
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,267
Trust: Cabot Learning Federation
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Website: monktonwoodacademy.clf.uk
Ofsted
Rated Inadequate at its last full inspection, March 2023. This inspection was of the school before its current registration (for example, before it became an academy).
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentInadequate
- Quality of educationInadequate
- Behaviour and attitudesInadequate
- Leadership and managementInadequate
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Monkton Wood Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Somerset council's standard term dates — Monkton Wood Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Monkton Wood 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.