Secondary school · Milton Keynes
Watling Academy term dates
Watling Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Milton Keynes council's standard term dates. We don't have Watling 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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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Milton Keynes council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Ages: 11 to 18
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Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, May 2023.
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
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Quick answers
When does Watling 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 Milton Keynes council's standard term dates — Watling Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Watling 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.