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Vale of York Academy term dates
Vale of York Academy is off for the autumn half-term — back to school .
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These are York council's standard term dates. We don't have Vale of York 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.
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Summer Holiday
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Autumn Half-Term
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Christmas 2026
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Spring Half-Term
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Easter 2027
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Summer Half-Term
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Summer Holidays
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York council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: York, North Yorkshire YO30 6ZS
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 656
Trust: Heartwood Learning Trust
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Website: voy.hlt.academy
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, November 2019.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in February 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Vale of York Academy go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from York council's standard term dates — Vale of York Academy may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does Vale of York Academy break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from York council's standard term dates — Vale of York Academy may set its own, so check with the school.