Great Baddow High School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · 1,516 pupils · Beehive Lane, Chelmsford
The council’s dates, for reference
Great Baddow High School sets its own term dates. These are Essex’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.
Read from essex.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/essex-school-terms-a. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
Last checked 1 September 2026
About Great Baddow High School
Great Baddow High School is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 18 in Beehive Lane, Chelmsford, with 1,516 pupils.
TypeAcademy converter
PhaseSecondary
CouncilEssex
Pupils1,516 of 1,520 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formHas a sixth form
Opened1 July 2011
URN136904
Websitewww.gbhs.co.uk
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
Nearby schools
Children at more than one school? These are the closest.
Larkrise Primary School
0.2 mi · Primary
Beehive Lane Community Primary School
0.2 mi · Primary
Woodcroft Nursery School
0.3 mi · Nursery
Octavia House Schools, Essex
0.7 mi · Special
Mildmay Primary School
0.8 mi · Primary
Moulsham High School
0.8 mi · Secondary
Where it is
Duffield RoadBeehive Lane
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 9RZ
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