Secondary school · Leicester
The Herewoode Academy term dates
The Herewoode Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
Never miss another school trip, deadline or costume day
These are Leicester council's standard term dates. We don't have The Herewoode 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
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
Leicester council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
Schoolio works at The Herewoode Academy
Forward the school's emails and get one clear WhatsApp digest every evening — trips, deadlines, costume days, nothing missed.
Start your free trial →About The Herewoode Academy
Where: Leicester LE3 6DN
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 979
Trust: Nova Education Trust
Map: See where The Herewoode Academy is
Website: www.herewoodeacademy.co.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in June 2023: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Herewoode Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 16 October 2026. This is from Leicester council's standard term dates — The Herewoode Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Herewoode Academy?
Pupils return on Monday, 26 October 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.