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The Ripley Academy term dates
The Ripley Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Derbyshire council's standard term dates. We don't have The Ripley 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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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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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Derbyshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3JQ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 920
Trust: EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
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Website: ripleyacademy.org
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, February 2020.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in February 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Ripley 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 Derbyshire council's standard term dates — The Ripley Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Ripley 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.