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Outwood Academy Ripon term dates
Outwood Academy Ripon is off for the autumn half-term — back to school .
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These are North Yorkshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Outwood Academy Ripon'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
Summer Holiday
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Autumn Half-Term
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Christmas 2026
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Spring Half-Term
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Easter 2027
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Summer Half-Term
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Summer Holidays
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North Yorkshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 2DE
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 609
Trust: Outwood Grange Academies Trust
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Website: www.ripon.outwood.com
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, July 2024.
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in May 2022: the school remains Outstanding (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Outwood Academy Ripon go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from North Yorkshire council's standard term dates — Outwood Academy Ripon 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 Outwood Academy Ripon break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from North Yorkshire council's standard term dates — Outwood Academy Ripon may set its own, so check with the school.