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James Marks Academy

Free schools special · Special · Ages 11–18 · 62 pupils · Welwyn Garden City

The council’s dates, for reference

James Marks Academy sets its own term dates. These are Hertfordshire’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.

Term dates 2026 / 27

Checked 31 August 2026
Term
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
Monday, 21 December 2026 to Friday, 1 January 2027
12 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 Friday, 9 April 2027
15 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Thursday, 22 July 2027
102 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Friday, 23 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
40 days

Next up: Autumn term, 1 September 2026.

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About James Marks Academy

James Marks Academy is a Special school for ages 11 to 18 in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with 62 pupils.

TypeFree schools special
PhaseSpecial
Pupils62 of 60 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formHas a sixth form
Opened1 September 2023
URN149736
WebsiteNot published

From Get Information about Schools, as at 31 August 2026.

Nearby schools

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

Holwell Primary School
1 mi · Primary
Creswick Academy
1 mi · Primary
Ludwick Nursery School
1 mi · Nursery

Where it is

The Commons
Welwyn Garden City
AL7 4RZ
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