Secondary school · Ilford
The Ursuline Academy Ilford term dates
The Ursuline Academy Ilford breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Redbridge council's standard term dates. We don't have The Ursuline Academy Ilford'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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Return date not announced yet
Redbridge council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Ilford, Essex IG1 4JU
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 743
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Website: www.uai.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in February 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (February 2026).
- Post-16 provisionNeeds attention
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Ofsted checked the school again in October 2021: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Ursuline Academy Ilford break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Redbridge council's standard term dates — The Ursuline Academy Ilford may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Ursuline Academy Ilford?
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.