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Thornley Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
These are the council's standard term dates. We don't have Thornley Academy's own dates yet — most community schools follow the council's, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
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Return date not announced yet
County council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Join the waitlist for Thornley Academy →When does Thornley Academy break up for the october half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is the council's standard date — Thornley Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Thornley 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.