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05/12/25

📚✨ Stay in the Loop with RBA! ✨📚 Want to know what’s happening at Robert Barclay Academy? 👉 Read now: https://t.co/OmzNkdcQan 🎥 Watch the Headteacher’s video: https://t.co/cpfdmzKWOy

02/12/25

Year 7 enjoyed an engaging and interactive day during the 'Wonderstruck' Science Workshop, taking part in activities that made science come alive. pic.twitter.com/SYbaHsTa98

28/11/25

📷 RBA Review Update 📷 Catch up on what’s been happening at Robert Barclay Academy in our latest Review! 📷 Watch the Headteacher’s video highlights: https://t.co/Gu71sGqztj 📷 Read the full review: https://t.co/UTbqCRvzXw...

21/11/25

✨ RBA Weekly Highlights ✨ ✔ Our annual Staff Conference ✔ Year 11 trial exams are underway – great effort from all involved! 📺 Watch the Headteacher’s video highlights: 👉 https://t.co/LVx7wjxPF0 📖 Read the full newsletter: 👉 https://t.co/mLec2QE5vu

20/11/25

Reminder: pic.twitter.com/HhfPMrAfCL

14/11/25

✨ Catch up on this week at RBA! From Sixth Form applications and Remembrance Service to Anti-Bullying Week and sports highlights – we’ve got lots to share. 👉 Read the full update here: https://t.co/mLec2QE5vu#RBACommunity

11/11/25

A great night welcoming students+ families to see what makes 6th Form special! Our small, supportive community means every student is known and valued,⁰Our intention is for just 60 places for Sept, apply now. 👇https://t.co/BovnTt4Rcw pic.twitter.com/ZTf42VT81V

11/11/25

Despite the rain, our school came together today to mark with a moving service reflecting on gratitude and sacrifice. 🌺 Thanks to Yr 6 from Sheredes Primary for their beautiful poem+ to our JLT for representing us in Hoddesdon Town. ❤️#RBARemembers pic.twitter.com/FML3DkZ7Ke

09/11/25

🌹 Our children joined Mr Stuttle this morning to honour those who served. We’re so proud of their respect and commitment. pic.twitter.com/AtKZFuGFhI

07/11/25

✨ RBA Weekly Review is live! Catch up on the latest news, key dates, and highlights from Robert Barclay Academy. 📄 Read the newsletter: https://t.co/mLec2QDxFW 🎥 Watch the video update: https://t.co/QzpzhYNlab#RBAReview

06/11/25

We’re hiring! RBA is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Site Assistant to join our team. If you take pride in keeping things running smoothly and enjoy being part of a supportive school community, we’d love to hear from you! Vacancies - Robert Barclay Academy pic.twitter.com/ZDarPkc6dp

05/11/25

Important Reminder: pic.twitter.com/EL38enrbwf

28/10/25

RBA on tour! Following yesterday’s coaching masterclass sessions we wish good luck to girls Netball teams for their tournament games today in Chelles, Paris. We have already had knockout wins for our u11, u13 and u15 teams. 🏐 👏🏼 🇫🇷#RBAonTour pic.twitter.com/IlI2JtpqTG

28/10/25

RBA on tour! Following yesterday’s coaching masterclass sessions we wish good luck to girls Netball teams for their tournament games today in Chelles, Paris. We have already had knockout wins for our u11, u13 and u15 teams. 🏐 👏🏼 🇫🇷#RBAonTour pic.twitter.com/IlI2JtpqTG

24/10/25

🎃👻 Halloween fun, Sixth Form leadership, system updates & more — it’s all in this week’s RBA Review! 🎥 Watch the video 👉https://t.co/PdgAtVbCvz 📰 Read it here 👉 https://t.co/mLec2QDxFW#RBAReview

23/10/25

Things got spooktaculalry scary at our Halloween Party! Some spooky smiles and magical memories being created. Thank you to everyone who joined in the spirit. What a fang-tastic evening! pic.twitter.com/tt0cNL2Zki

22/10/25

Join Our Site Team We’re looking for a reliable, friendly, and proactive person to support our Site Team in the afternoons and early evenings (term time only). Help keep our school safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone. Contact us: admin.co.uk pic.twitter.com/mbDVTnMTxk

21/10/25

🎓 Thinking about your next step after GCSEs? Join us for our Sixth Form Open Evening at Robert Barclay Academy! 📅 Tues 11 Nov | 🕠 5:30–7:30pm 🎤 Headteacher talk at 5:30pm 🔗 https://t.co/ZZ0sR66y53 "Your second mountain awaits."#SixthForm pic.twitter.com/E2sEkBJNrP

21/10/25

Half Term Notice: pic.twitter.com/LQziJmLWk5

17/10/25

From Show Choir success, to LEAD Day trips and career workshops, it’s been a dynamic week at RBA. Students shone on stage, explored future pathways, and embraced new challenges. Weekly Newsletters - Robert Barclay Academy Or watch the highlights here: https://t.co/psIfQ1kcWY

17/10/25

From Lessons to Memories — Lead Day 2025! Year 7 explored kindness at an anti-bullying workshop, Year 8 learnt about sustainability at Whipsnade Zoo, Year 9 visited Tolmers Actvity Centre, and Year 10 pitched ideas in Dragons' Den. A day of growth, leadership and memories pic.twitter.com/rMWdRcNUjb

16/10/25

Today, Year 8s went Inside a Volcano!⁰No passport needed — just VR goggles and curiosity! From magma chambers to crater rims, they experienced tectonic forces firsthand — safely and interactively! pic.twitter.com/2V3AZ8PNTJ

10/10/25

Twitter/X: 📸 Autumn still life in Photography 🍂 🏆 Yr8/9 Cross Country Champs 🎓 Sixth Form leadership updates 🎥 Watch the video: https://t.co/u0xqCwWUkX Review week 5#RBAReview

10/10/25

At RBA, we’re more than a school — we’re a community where every child is seen, supported, and challenged to thrive. In class, on stage, on the field, and beyond. Join us on the rise! #watchusrisehttps://t.co/QRVvxxfAee

09/10/25

Thank you to all the Year 7 families who joined us this evening! Great to welcome you and share key info for the year ahead. Looking forward to working together to support our children! pic.twitter.com/Dwk8oeGhlC

School Calendar

December 2025

08Dec12Dec
Week 2

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08Dec
Photo group 1 trial exam (5 hours)

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 11

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09Dec
Christmas Concert

18:00 - 20:00 | Whole School

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10Dec
Y11 Art and Photography group 2 trial exam (5 hours)

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 11

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11Dec
Year 11 GCSE Music Practical NEA day

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 11

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12Dec
Year 11 GCSE Music Practical NEA day

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 11

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13Dec
Saturday Detentions

09:00 - 12:00 |

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15Dec19Dec
Week 1

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15Dec
Year 11 Art and Photography Unit 1/NEA hand-in week

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18Dec
JLT Meeting 3 (JLT students) - Online

16:00 - 17:00 |

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18Dec
Awards Evening

17:30 - 19:00 | Whole School

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19Dec
Xmas House Charity Day + non-uniform

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19Dec
School closes 12:30

11:00 - 11:30 | Whole School

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19Dec
School closes at 12.30pm

12:30 - 12:30 | Whole School

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22Dec05Jan
Christmas Holidays - Students return on 6th January 2026 at 8.40am

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January 2026

05Jan
INSET Day

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06Jan09Jan
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06Jan
School reopens at 8.40am for all students

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06Jan
Year 11 GCSE Art and Photo exam paper released

Year 11

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12Jan16Jan
Week 1

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15Jan
Y11 Futures Day - Alternative activities based on Y11 Trial Exam Results (RWI)

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 11

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15Jan
Year 11 Parents Evening 4-7pm

16:00 - 19:00 |

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19Jan23Jan
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19Jan23Jan
Year 11 HT and KS5 application - one to one Interviews with Headteacher

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20Jan
RE & Work Experience Parents Information Evening

18:00 - 19:00 |

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26Jan30Jan
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26Jan30Jan
KS5 External Applicants Interviews

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28Jan
Year 10 Maths Intermediate Challenge

Year 10

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28Jan
Year 9 Immersion Day Art & DT and Food Tech

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 9

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29Jan
Y9 Parents Evening

16:00 - 19:00 | Year 9

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30Jan
Trip: Trust Chess Competition at SJL - Times TBC

12:00 - 15:30 | Whole School

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February 2026

02Feb06Feb
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02Feb
A Level Art Exam Paper Released

Year 13

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03Feb
Year 8 Options Evening

17:30 - 18:30 | Year 8

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04Feb
Food P& N Practical Exam (9 Students) all day

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 11

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05Feb
Food P& N Practical Exam (9 Students) all day

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 11

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08Feb
Saturday Detentions

09:00 - 12:00 | Whole School

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09Feb13Feb
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09Feb
Year 11 Drama Exam

Year 11

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09Feb13Feb
Sixth Form Folder Check Week

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10Feb
Year 9 Holocaust Talk

Year 9

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11Feb
Y11 Food P& N Practical Exam (reserve - any students that missed actual exam) all day

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 11

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13Feb
Trip: Trust Student Leadership Conference

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16Feb20Feb
February Half Term

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16Feb20Feb
Y11/13Revision Sessions Timetable - see email from Mr Creasey

Year 11

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23Feb27Feb
Week 2

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23Feb27Feb
English Activities Week

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23Feb27Feb
Y12 HT one to one interviews

Year 12

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23Feb27Feb
Y11 Pre-G Exams

Year 11

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23Feb
New Event

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26Feb
JLT - JLT Meeting 5 (JLT students) - Online

16:00 - 17:00 | Whole School

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March 2026

02Mar06Mar
Week 1

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02Mar06Mar
National Careers Week

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05Mar
World Book Day

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05Mar
Year 8 Parents Evening

16:00 - 19:00 | Year 8

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06Mar
GCSE Music Component 2 NEA day (ENI)

Year 11

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06Mar
Year 8 Options Choice Final GCSE options deadline

Year 8

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09Mar13Mar
Week 2

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09Mar13Mar
Science Activities Week

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09Mar13Mar
Year 8 options interviews

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10Mar
Trip: CROSS TRUST CONCERT - Exact timings to be arranged

19:00 - 21:00 | Whole School

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12Mar
RE - WTM in the Hall - Periods 4+5

12:20 - 15:20 | Year 10

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12Mar
Year 13 Exams Advice Evening Hall

18:00 - 19:00 | Year 13

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13Mar
Dance rehearsal

15:00 - 17:00 |

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16Mar20Mar
Year 8 options interviews

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16Mar20Mar
Week 1

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18Mar
Dance rehearsal

13:00 - 17:00 |

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19Mar
Year 12/13 SJL Careers Fair (SPU)

13:00 - 15:00 |

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19Mar
Year 10 Parents evening

16:00 - 19:00 | Year 10

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20Mar
Year 13 Drama exam (tbc) KTH

Year 13

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20Mar
Trip: Dance Convention DSH (TBC)

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20Mar
Year 8 Science trip to Science museum

08:00 - 15:00 | Year 8

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20Mar
Dance rehearsal

15:00 - 17:00 | Whole School

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21Mar
Saturday Detention

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23Mar27Mar
House Dance Assemblies

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23Mar27Mar
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26Mar
Year 11 Dance Practical Exam

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26Mar
Y11 Exams Information Evening

17:30 - 18:30 | Year 11

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27Mar
Year 7 Lead Day Trip - Tower of London

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 7

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30Mar10Apr
Easter Holidays - students return to school on 13th April 2026 at 8.40am

Whole School

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30Mar02Apr
Easter School Revision Sessions Y11 and Y13 (BCR)

Year 11

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April 2026

07Apr10Apr
Easter School Revision Sessions Y11 and Y13 (BCR)

Year 11

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13Apr17Apr
GCSE Art and Photography Exams take place this week

Year 11

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13Apr17Apr
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13Apr17Apr
Headteacher Interviews with Y13

Year 11

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13Apr
Students return to school today - Registration at 8.40am

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13Apr17Apr
Maths Activities Week

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14Apr
Year 8 HPV Vaccinations (VCR)

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 8

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20Apr24Apr
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21Apr
Geography Pre-Release Preparation Day Y11

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21Apr
Y13 Art Exam Day 1

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 13

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22Apr
Earth Day

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22Apr
Y13 Art Exam Day 2

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 13

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23Apr
Y13 Art Exam Day 3

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 13

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24Apr
Y11 Dance Exam Day 1

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 11

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27Apr01May
Y11 Walking Talking Mocks Week 1

Year 11

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27Apr01May
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28Apr
Y13 Photography Exam Day 2

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 13

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29Apr
Y13 Photography Exam Day 3

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 13

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May 2026

01May02May
Y12 D of E Expedition (HNO)

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01May
Y9 Immersion Day - History and Geography

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 9

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04May
SCHOOL CLOSED (Bank Holiday

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05May08May
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05May08May
Business Activities Week

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06May
Y13 UCAS Deadline for replying to uni offers (APA)

Year 13

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07May08May
Y11 GCSE MFL Speaking Exams

Year 11

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07May
Band Rehearsals

09:00 - 15:00 | Whole School

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07May
JLT Meeting Online

16:00 - 17:00 | Whole School

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07May
Trust Battle of the Bands Concert at SRA

16:00 - 21:00 | School Trip

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11May15May
Year 7 Internal Exams (BCR)

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11May15May
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13May
Scholar Cup Competition (AGA)

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16May
Saturday Detentions

09:00 - 12:00 |

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18May22May
Rewards week assemblies (HOYs)

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18May22May
Year 8 Exams Week (BCR)

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18May22May
Week 2

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20May
National Numeracy Day (ERI)

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22May
Y11 Leavers Assembly (GMA)

11:00 - 12:00 |

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22May
Y13 Leavers Assembly (SPU)

14:00 - 15:00 |

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25May29May
Half Term 25th May - 29th May

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25May29May
Half Term Revision Sessions Y11

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June 2026

23Jun
Trust INSET Day

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July 2026

17Jul
LAST DAY OF TERM

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20Jul
Summer Holidays 20th July - 1st September

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