Primary school · Market Harborough
Ridgeway Primary Academy term dates
Ridgeway Primary Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Leicestershire council's standard term dates. We don't have Ridgeway Primary 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
Leicestershire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7HQ
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 234
Trust: Learn Academies Trust
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Website: www.ridgewayacademy.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in February 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (February 2026).
- InclusionNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
Ofsted checked the school again in September 2021: 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 Ridgeway Primary 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 Leicestershire council's standard term dates — Ridgeway Primary Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Ridgeway Primary Academy?
Pupils return on Monday, 26 October 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.