Secondary school · Northampton
Northampton Academy term dates
Northampton Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
Never miss another school trip, deadline or costume day
These are West Northamptonshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Northampton 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
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
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:
Back to school:
West Northamptonshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
Schoolio works at Northampton Academy
Forward the school's emails and get one clear WhatsApp digest every evening — trips, deadlines, costume days, nothing missed.
Start your free trial →About Northampton Academy
Where: Northampton, Northamptonshire NN3 8NH
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,712
Trust: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Map: See where Northampton Academy is
Website: www.northampton-academy.org
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, March 2023.
- Sixth formOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Ofsted checked the school again in November 2019: 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 Northampton 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 West Northamptonshire council's standard term dates — Northampton Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Northampton 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.