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New Skill Centre

Other independent special school · Special · Ages 11–19 · 70 pupils · 2-5 The Drift, Ipswich

The council’s dates, for reference

New Skill Centre sets its own term dates. These are Suffolk’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
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: Autumn term, 1 September 2026.

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About New Skill Centre

New Skill Centre is a Special school for ages 11 to 19 in 2-5 The Drift, Ipswich, with 70 pupils.

TypeOther independent special school
PhaseSpecial
CouncilSuffolk
Pupils70 of 90 places
AdmitsMixed
Opened8 April 2019
URN146332

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

Nearby schools

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

Sir Bobby Robson School
0.3 mi · Special
Ipswich Academy
0.6 mi · Secondary

Where it is

Wolsey House
2-5 The Drift
Ipswich
IP3 9QR

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