Secondary school · Burton-on-Trent
The de Ferrers Academy term dates
The de Ferrers Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Staffordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have The de Ferrers 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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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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Staffordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire DE13 0LL
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 2,403
Trust: AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
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Website: www.deferrers.com
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, October 2023.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in May 2022: the school remains Good (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The de Ferrers 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 Staffordshire council's standard term dates — The de Ferrers Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The de Ferrers 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.