Secondary school · Southend-on-Sea
Shoeburyness High School term dates
Shoeburyness High School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Southend-on-Sea council's standard term dates. We don't have Shoeburyness 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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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
Southend-on-Sea council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS3 9LL
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,713
Trust: Southend East Community Academy Trust
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Website: www.shoeburyness.secat.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, June 2024.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in May 2023: the school remains Good (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Shoeburyness High 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 Southend-on-Sea council's standard term dates — Shoeburyness High School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Shoeburyness High 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.