Primary school · Gillingham
The Academy of Woodlands term dates
The Academy of Woodlands breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Medway council's standard term dates. We don't have The Academy of Woodlands'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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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Medway council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Gillingham, Kent ME7 2DU
Phase: Primary
Ages: 2 to 11
Pupils: 758
Trust: Rivermead Inclusive Trust
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Website: www.theacademyofwoodlands.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in March 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in December 2019: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Academy of Woodlands break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Medway council's standard term dates — The Academy of Woodlands may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Academy of Woodlands?
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.