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St Aldhelm's Academy term dates
St Aldhelm's Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council's standard term dates. We don't have St Aldhelm's 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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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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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Poole, Dorset BH12 4HS
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 808
Trust: AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
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Website: www.staldhelms-academy.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Ofsted judged the school to require significant improvement (March 2026). Safeguarding standards: met (March 2026).
- InclusionNeeds attention
- AchievementUrgent improvement
- Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does St Aldhelm's Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council's standard term dates — St Aldhelm's Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to St Aldhelm's Academy?
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.