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The Forest School term dates
The Forest School is off for the autumn half-term — back to school .
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These are North Yorkshire council's standard term dates. We don't have The Forest 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
Summer Holiday
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Autumn Half-Term
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Christmas 2026
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Spring Half-Term
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Easter 2027
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Summer Half-Term
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Summer Holidays
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North Yorkshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Knaresborough, North Yorkshire HG5 0DQ
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 2 to 16
Pupils: 155
Trust: Wellspring Academy Trust
Map: See where The Forest School is
Website: www.forest.n-yorks.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in April 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in December 2019: the school remains Outstanding (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Forest School go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from North Yorkshire council's standard term dates — The Forest School may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does The Forest School break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from North Yorkshire council's standard term dates — The Forest School may set its own, so check with the school.