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The Basildon Lower Academy term dates
The Basildon Lower Academy is off for the October half term — back to school .
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These are Essex council's standard term dates. We don't have The Basildon Lower 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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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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
Essex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Basildon, Essex SS14 1UX
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 14
Pupils: 892
Trust: The Basildon Academies
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Website: www.basildonacademies.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Ofsted judged the school to require significant improvement (January 2026). Safeguarding standards: met (January 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourUrgent improvement
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Basildon Lower Academy go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — The Basildon Lower Academy may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does The Basildon Lower Academy break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — The Basildon Lower Academy may set its own, so check with the school.