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River Academy term dates
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These are Reading council's standard term dates. We don't have River 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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Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Reading council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Reading, Berkshire RG1 8EQ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 373
Trust: Maiden Erlegh Trust
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Website: www.river-academy.co.uk
Quick answers
When does River 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 Reading council's standard term dates — River Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to River 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.