Secondary school · Swindon
The Deanery CofE Academy term dates
The Deanery CofE Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Swindon council's standard term dates. We don't have The Deanery CofE 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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Back to school:
Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
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
Swindon council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Swindon SN1 7DA
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 670
Trust: THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST
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Website: www.dcea.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Inadequate at its last full inspection, September 2023. This inspection was of the school before its current registration (for example, before it became an academy).
- Personal developmentInadequate
- Quality of educationInadequate
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementInadequate
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Deanery CofE Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Wednesday, 21 October 2026. This is from Swindon council's standard term dates — The Deanery CofE Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Deanery CofE 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.