Primary school · Hailsham
Thornton Grove Academy term dates
Thornton Grove Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are East Sussex council's standard term dates. We don't have Thornton Grove 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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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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
East Sussex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 2PH
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 253
Trust: Step Academy Trust
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Website: www.thorntongroveacademy.org
Quick answers
When does Thornton Grove 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 East Sussex council's standard term dates — Thornton Grove Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Thornton Grove 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.