John Smeaton Academy
Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · 677 pupils · Leeds
The council’s dates, for reference
John Smeaton Academy sets its own term dates. These are Leeds’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 31 August 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 Friday, 2 April 2027
89 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Saturday, 3 April 2027 to Sunday, 18 April 2027
16 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 19 April 2027 to Thursday, 22 July 2027
95 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: October half term, 26 October 2026.
Published through to 2027/28.
Read from leeds.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-holidays-and-term-da. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
Last checked 31 August 2026
About John Smeaton Academy
John Smeaton Academy is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 18 in Leeds, with 677 pupils.
TypeAcademy sponsor led
PhaseSecondary
CouncilLeeds
Pupils677 of 900 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formHas a sixth form
Opened1 September 2021
URN148793
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
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Where it is
Barwick RoadLeeds
West Yorkshire
LS15 8TA
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