Secondary school · Doncaster
XP East term dates
XP East breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Doncaster council's standard term dates. We don't have XP East'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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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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Return date not announced yet
Doncaster council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN4 5NG
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 19
Pupils: 273
Trust: XP SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
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Website: xpeast.org
Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement at its last full inspection, June 2024.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does XP East break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Doncaster council's standard term dates — XP East may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to XP East?
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.