Secondary school · Farnborough
The Wavell School term dates
The Wavell School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Hampshire council's standard term dates. We don't have The Wavell 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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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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Hampshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 6BH
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,042
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Website: www.wavellschool.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (January 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Ofsted checked the school again in November 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 Wavell 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 Hampshire council's standard term dates — The Wavell School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Wavell 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.