Goldington Academy
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · 958 pupils · Bedford
The council’s dates, for reference
Goldington Academy sets its own term dates. These are Bedford’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 1 September 2026Term
Autumn term
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
109 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027
16 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027
17 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Wednesday, 21 July 2027
101 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Thursday, 22 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
41 days
Next up: October half term, 26 October 2026.
Published through to 2027/28.
Read from bedford.gov.uk/schools-education-and-childcare/schools-and-col. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
Last checked 1 September 2026
About Goldington Academy
Goldington Academy is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 16 in Bedford, with 958 pupils.
TypeAcademy converter
PhaseSecondary
CouncilBedford
Pupils958 of 750 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
Opened1 April 2011
URN136552
Websitewww.goldington.beds.sch.uk
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
Nearby schools
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
0.2 mi · Primary
Hazeldene School
0.4 mi · Primary
The Hills Academy
0.4 mi · Primary
Castle Newnham School
0.5 mi · All-through
Goldington Green Academy
0.7 mi · Primary
KWS School
0.7 mi
Where it is
Haylands WayBedford
Bedfordshire
MK41 9BX
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