Secondary school · Welwyn Garden City
Ridgeway Academy term dates
Ridgeway Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Hertfordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Ridgeway 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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Hertfordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL7 2AF
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 875
Trust: AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
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Website: ridgeway.herts.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in June 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Ridgeway 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 Hertfordshire council's standard term dates — Ridgeway Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Ridgeway 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.