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St John's School term dates
St John's School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Bedford council's standard term dates. We don't have St John's 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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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
Bedford council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Bedford, Bedfordshire MK42 8AA
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 2 to 19
Pupils: 178
Trust: Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust
Map: See where St John's School is
Website: www.st-johns-school.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, September 2023.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does St John's 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 Bedford council's standard term dates — St John's School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to St John's 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.