Orchard School Bristol
Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · 942 pupils · Horfield, Bristol
The council’s dates, for reference
Orchard School Bristol sets its own term dates. These are City of Bristol’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2027 / 28
Checked 1 September 2026Term
Autumn term
Wednesday, 1 September 2027 to Friday, 17 December 2027
108 days
Half term
October half term
Saturday, 23 October 2027 to Sunday, 31 October 2027
9 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 Friday, 21 July 2028
95 days
Half term
May half term
Saturday, 27 May 2028 to Sunday, 4 June 2028
9 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Saturday, 22 July 2028 to Thursday, 31 August 2028
41 days
Next up: October half term, 23 October 2027.
Read from bristol.gov.uk/residents/schools-learning-and-early-years/scho. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
Last checked 1 September 2026
About Orchard School Bristol
Orchard School Bristol is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 16 in Horfield, Bristol, with 942 pupils.
TypeAcademy sponsor led
PhaseSecondary
TrustAmplify Education
CouncilCity of Bristol
Pupils942 of 1,080 places
AdmitsMixed
Opened1 September 2012
URN138448
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
Nearby schools
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Upper Horfield Primary School
0.2 mi · Primary
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
0.4 mi · Primary
Charborough Road Primary School
0.5 mi · Primary
Shield Road Primary School
0.5 mi · Primary
Filton Avenue Primary School
0.6 mi · Primary
Fonthill Primary Academy
0.6 mi · Primary
Where it is
Filton RoadHorfield
Bristol
Bristol
BS7 0XZ
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