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St Mary Magdalene Academy term dates
St Mary Magdalene Academy 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 St Mary Magdalene 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
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Islington council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: London N7 8PG
Phase: All-through
Ages: 4 to 19
Pupils: 1,561
Trust: HIVE EDUCATION TRUST
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Website: www.smmacademy.org
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, July 2023.
- Sixth formOutstanding
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Ofsted checked the school again in April 2022: the school remains Good (Improving).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does St Mary Magdalene 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 Islington council's standard term dates — St Mary Magdalene Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to St Mary Magdalene 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.