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Sidmouth College term dates
Sidmouth College breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Devon council's standard term dates. We don't have Sidmouth College'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
Devon council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Sidmouth, Devon EX10 9LG
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 825
Trust: The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust
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Website: www.sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk
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Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (March 2026).
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Quick answers
When does Sidmouth College break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 22 October 2027. This is from Devon council's standard term dates — Sidmouth College may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Sidmouth College?
Pupils return on Monday, 1 November 2027. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.