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The Brier School term dates
The Brier School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Dudley council's standard term dates. We don't have The Brier School'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
Dudley council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Kingswinford, West Midlands DY6 8QN
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 4 to 16
Pupils: 219
Trust: ASCENT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
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Website: www.brier.dudley.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, February 2023. This inspection was of the school before its current registration (for example, before it became an academy).
- Early yearsOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Ofsted checked the school again in December 2019: the school remains Outstanding (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Brier School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Dudley council's standard term dates — The Brier School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Brier School?
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.