Secondary school · Snodland
The Holmesdale School term dates
The Holmesdale School breaks up for Christmas 2026 on — back to school .
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These are Kent council's standard term dates. We don't have The Holmesdale 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
Autumn Half-Term
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Christmas 2026
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Spring Half-Term
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Easter
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Summer Half-Term
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Summer Holidays 2027
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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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Return date not announced yet
Kent council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Snodland, Kent ME6 5HS
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 606
Trust: Swale Academies Trust
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Website: www.holmesdale.kent.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in April 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Holmesdale School break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Kent council's standard term dates — The Holmesdale School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Holmesdale School?
Pupils return on Monday, 4 January 2027. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.