Secondary school · Burnham-on-Crouch
Ormiston Rivers Academy term dates
Ormiston Rivers Academy is off for the October half term — back to school .
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These are Essex council's standard term dates. We don't have Ormiston Rivers 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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Essex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex CM0 8QB
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,103
Trust: Ormiston Academies Trust
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Website: www.ormistonriversacademy.co.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in June 2023: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Ormiston Rivers Academy go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Ormiston Rivers Academy may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does Ormiston Rivers Academy break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Ormiston Rivers Academy may set its own, so check with the school.