Kingsdown School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · 1,108 pupils · Stratton St Margaret, Swindon
The council’s dates, for reference
Kingsdown School sets its own term dates. These are Swindon’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 1 September 2026Next up: October half term, 22 October 2026.
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.
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Kingsdown School is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 16 in Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, with 1,108 pupils.
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From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
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Common questions
When does the 2026/27 school year start at Kingsdown School?
The first term of 2026/27 starts on 1 September 2026.
When does Kingsdown School break up for the summer?
The last day of the 2026/27 school year is 23 July 2027.
When does Kingsdown School break up for Christmas?
Term ends on 18 December 2026.
When is October half term at Kingsdown School?
22 October 2026 to 1 November 2026.
When is February half term at Kingsdown School?
13 February 2027 to 21 February 2027.
When is the Easter holiday at Kingsdown School?
26 March 2027 to 11 April 2027.
Does Kingsdown School follow Swindon's term dates?
No. As an academy converter, Kingsdown School sets its own term dates, so Swindon's calendar does not bind it and may differ.
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