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Rushey Mead Academy term dates
Rushey Mead Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Leicester council's standard term dates. We don't have Rushey Mead 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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Back to school:
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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Back to school:
Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
Leicester council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Leicester, Leicestershire LE4 7AN
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,804
Trust: THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
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Website: www.rushey-tmet.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (May 2026).
- InclusionExceptional
- AchievementExceptional
- Personal development and wellbeingExceptional
- Curriculum and teachingExceptional
- Attendance and behaviourExceptional
- Leadership and governanceExceptional
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Rushey Mead 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 Leicester council's standard term dates — Rushey Mead Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Rushey Mead 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.