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Great Western Academy

Free schools · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · 1,039 pupils · Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon

The council’s dates, for reference

Great Western Academy sets its own term dates. These are Swindon’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
Thursday, 21 October 2027 to Sunday, 31 October 2027
11 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
Saturday, 12 February 2028 to Sunday, 20 February 2028
9 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Saturday, 1 April 2028 to Monday, 17 April 2028
17 days
Term
Summer term
Tuesday, 18 April 2028 to Tuesday, 25 July 2028
99 days
Half term
May half term
Saturday, 27 May 2028 to Sunday, 4 June 2028
9 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Wednesday, 26 July 2028 to Thursday, 31 August 2028
37 days

Next up: October half term, 21 October 2027.

Published through to 2027/28.

Read from swindon.gov.uk/info/20032/schools_and_education/14/dates_for_s. This school may differ — check with them before booking.

Last checked 1 September 2026

About Great Western Academy

Great Western Academy is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 18 in Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon, with 1,039 pupils.

TypeFree schools
PhaseSecondary
CouncilSwindon
Pupils1,039 of 1,210 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formHas a sixth form
Opened1 September 2018
URN145883

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

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Churchward School
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Where it is

William Morris Way
Tadpole Garden Village
Swindon
SN25 2PP

01793209700

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