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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 2027 / 28

Checked 1 September 2026
Term
Autumn term
Wednesday, 1 September 2027 to Friday, 17 December 2027
108 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 25 October 2027 to Friday, 29 October 2027
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 18 December 2027 to Monday, 3 January 2028
17 days
Term
Spring term
Tuesday, 4 January 2028 to Friday, 31 March 2028
88 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 14 February 2028 to Friday, 18 February 2028
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Saturday, 1 April 2028 to Monday, 17 April 2028
17 days
Term
Summer term
Tuesday, 18 April 2028 to Friday, 21 July 2028
95 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 29 May 2028 to Friday, 2 June 2028
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Saturday, 22 July 2028 to Thursday, 31 August 2028
41 days

Next up: October half term, 25 October 2027.

Published through to 2027/28.

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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

From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.

Nearby schools

Children at more than one school? These are the closest.

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 Way
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK41 9BX

01234261516

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Ofsted

Inspected 12 May 2026

SafeguardingMet
InclusionStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
AchievementStrong standard
Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
Personal developmentStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard

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