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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy term dates
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Suffolk council's standard term dates. We don't have Stoke High School - Ormiston 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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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
Suffolk council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 8PL
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 811
Trust: Ormiston Academies Trust
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Website: www.stokehighoa.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in June 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (June 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Thursday, 22 October 2026. This is from Suffolk council's standard term dates — Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Stoke High School - Ormiston 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.