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Orsett Heath Academy term dates
Orsett Heath Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Thurrock council's standard term dates. We don't have Orsett Heath 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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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:
Return date not announced yet
Thurrock council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Grays RM16 4DG
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 699
Trust: South West Essex Community Education Trust Limited
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Website: www.orsettheathacademy.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, October 2023.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Orsett Heath 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 Thurrock council's standard term dates — Orsett Heath Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Orsett Heath 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.