Secondary school · Rickmansworth
The Reach Free School term dates
The Reach Free School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Hertfordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have The Reach Free 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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Hertfordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 8AB
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 734
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Website: www.reachfreeschool.co.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in October 2024: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Reach Free 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 Hertfordshire council's standard term dates — The Reach Free School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Reach Free 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.