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The Willink School term dates
The Willink School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are West Berkshire council's standard term dates. We don't have The Willink 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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
West Berkshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Reading, Berkshire RG7 3XJ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,205
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Website: www.willinkschool.org.uk
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Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (May 2026).
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Quick answers
When does The Willink School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Thursday, 22 October 2026. This is from West Berkshire council's standard term dates — The Willink School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Willink 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.