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Vale of York Academy breaks up for Autumn Half-Term on — back to school .
These are North Yorkshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Vale of York 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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Christmas 2026
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Easter 2027
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North Yorkshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Join the waitlist for Vale of York Academy →When does Vale of York Academy break up for the autumn half-term?
The last day of school before Autumn Half-Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is North Yorkshire's standard date — Vale of York Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Vale of York 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.