Secondary school · Gillingham
Rainham School for Girls term dates
Rainham School for Girls breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Medway council's standard term dates. We don't have Rainham School for Girls'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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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Medway council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Gillingham, Kent ME8 0BX
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,622
Trust: The Kemnal Academies Trust
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Website: www.rainhamgirls-tkat.org
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (May 2026).
- Post-16 provisionStrong standard
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
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Quick answers
When does Rainham School for Girls break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Medway council's standard term dates — Rainham School for Girls may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Rainham School for Girls?
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.