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Saffron Walden County High School term dates
Saffron Walden County High School is off for the October half term — back to school .
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These are Essex council's standard term dates. We don't have Saffron Walden County 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
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
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: Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4UH
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 2,157
Trust: Saffron Academy Trust
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Website: www.swchs.net
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, March 2024.
- Sixth formOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Saffron Walden County High School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Saffron Walden County High School may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does Saffron Walden County 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 — Saffron Walden County High School may set its own, so check with the school.