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The Bourne Academy term dates
The Bourne Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council's standard term dates. We don't have The Bourne 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
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
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
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Bournemouth, Dorset BH10 5HS
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 958
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Website: www.thebourneacademy.com
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, November 2019.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in February 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Bourne 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council's standard term dates — The Bourne Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Bourne 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.