Bideford College

Secondary school, ages 11 to 18
Academy

Abbotsham Road, Bideford EX39 3ARbidefordcollege.uk

2026/27

bidefordcollege.uk/term-and-holiday-dates

Last updated 25 October 2026

Some of these dates looked unusual when we checked them. They're what the school published, but check with the school before you book:

They add up to 185 school days, where most state schools have 190.

INSET daysThu 3 Sep to Fri 4 Sep
Autumn term
Mon 7 Sep to Fri 18 Dec
Every day
1. First halfMon 7 Sep to Fri 23 Oct
  - Mon 7 Sep Year 7 start
  - Wed 7 Oct INSET day, no school
2. Half TermMon 26 Oct to Mon 2 NovIncludes an INSET day, Mon 2 Nov
3. Second halfTue 3 Nov to Fri 18 Dec
  - Fri 27 Nov INSET day, no school
Christmas holidaysMon 21 Dec to Tue 5 JanIncludes INSET days, Mon 4 Jan to Tue 5 Jan
Spring term
Wed 6 Jan to Thu 25 Mar
Every day
1. First halfWed 6 Jan to Fri 12 Feb
2. Half TermMon 15 Feb to Mon 22 FebIncludes an INSET day, Mon 22 Feb
3. Second halfTue 23 Feb to Thu 25 Mar
Easter holidaysFri 26 Mar to Mon 12 AprIncludes an INSET day, Mon 12 Apr
Summer term
Tue 13 Apr to Fri 23 Jul
Every day
1. First halfTue 13 Apr to Thu 27 May
  - Mon 3 May Bank Holiday, no school
2. Half TermFri 28 May to Fri 4 JunIncludes an INSET day, Fri 28 May
3. Second halfMon 7 Jun to Fri 23 Jul
Summer holidaysFrom Mon 26 Jul

2027/28

Not published yet. Most schools publish next year's dates in the spring, and they'll appear here when they do.

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