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Retford Oaks Academy term dates
Retford Oaks Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Nottinghamshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Retford Oaks 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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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
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Nottinghamshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 7NJ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,080
Trust: DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST
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Website: www.retfordoaks-ac.org.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in May 2022: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Retford Oaks Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 16 October 2026. This is from Nottinghamshire council's standard term dates — Retford Oaks Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Retford Oaks 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.