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Royal Wootton Bassett Academy term dates
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Wiltshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Royal Wootton Bassett 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
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Wiltshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 7HG
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,714
Trust: ASCEND LEARNING TRUST
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Website: www.rwba.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in November 2024. 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 Royal Wootton Bassett Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Wednesday, 21 October 2026. This is from Wiltshire council's standard term dates — Royal Wootton Bassett Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Royal Wootton Bassett 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.