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The Mallard Academy term dates
The Mallard Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Doncaster council's standard term dates. We don't have The Mallard 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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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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Return date not announced yet
Doncaster council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN4 9HU
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 356
Trust: Exceed Learning Partnership
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Website: www.themallardacademy.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in October 2024. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection. This inspection was of the school before its current registration (for example, before it became an academy).
- Early yearsInadequate
- Personal developmentRequires improvement
- 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 Mallard Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Doncaster council's standard term dates — The Mallard Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Mallard 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.