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Roding Valley High School term dates
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These are Essex council's standard term dates. We don't have Roding Valley High 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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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
Essex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Loughton, Essex IG10 3JA
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,473
Trust: The Chelmsford Learning Partnership
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Website: www.rodingvalley.net
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, September 2022.
- Sixth formOutstanding
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Roding Valley High School break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Roding Valley High School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Roding Valley High School?
Pupils return on Monday, 4 January 2027. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.