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Ridgewood School term dates
Ridgewood School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Doncaster council's standard term dates. We don't have Ridgewood School'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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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
Doncaster council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN5 7UB
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 19
Pupils: 1,425
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Rated Good at its last full inspection, December 2022.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
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Quick answers
When does Ridgewood School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Doncaster council's standard term dates — Ridgewood School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Ridgewood School?
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.