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The Ruth Gorse Academy term dates
The Ruth Gorse Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Leeds council's standard term dates. We don't have The Ruth Gorse 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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Leeds council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Leeds, West Yorkshire LS10 1HW
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,265
Trust: The GORSE Academies Trust
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Website: ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in October 2023: the school remains Outstanding.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Ruth Gorse 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 Leeds council's standard term dates — The Ruth Gorse Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Ruth Gorse 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.