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Yate Academy term dates
Yate Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are South Gloucestershire council's standard term dates. We don't have Yate 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
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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
South Gloucestershire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Yate, South Gloucestershire BS37 4DX
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 804
Trust: Greenshaw Learning Trust
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Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (May 2026).
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- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
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From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Yate 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 South Gloucestershire council's standard term dates — Yate Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Yate 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.