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The Blue Coat School Basingstoke term dates
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Hampshire council's standard term dates. We don't have The Blue Coat School Basingstoke'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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Hampshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 6HA
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 837
Trust: South Farnham Educational Trust
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Website: www.tbcsbasingstoke.org
Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement at its last full inspection, February 2023. This inspection was of the school before its current registration (for example, before it became an academy).
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Blue Coat School Basingstoke break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Hampshire council's standard term dates — The Blue Coat School Basingstoke may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Blue Coat School Basingstoke?
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.