Secondary school · Rushden
The Ferrers School term dates
The Ferrers School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are North Northamptonshire council's standard term dates. We don't have The Ferrers 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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North Northamptonshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10 8LF
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 937
Trust: MERIDIAN TRUST
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Website: www.theferrers.org
Ofsted
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (March 2026).
- Post-16 provisionExpected standard
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Ferrers 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 North Northamptonshire council's standard term dates — The Ferrers School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Ferrers 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.