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Samuel Rhodes MLD School term dates
Samuel Rhodes MLD School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Islington council's standard term dates. We don't have Samuel Rhodes MLD 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
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Islington council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: London N5 2EG
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 11 to 19
Pupils: 130
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Website: www.samuelrhodes.islington.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (May 2026).
- Post-16 provisionStrong standard
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExceptional
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Ofsted checked the school again in May 2022: the school remains Outstanding.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Samuel Rhodes MLD School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Islington council's standard term dates — Samuel Rhodes MLD School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Samuel Rhodes MLD School?
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.