Samuel Ward Academy
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · 1,076 pupils · Haverhill
The council’s dates, for reference
Samuel Ward Academy 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 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 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.
Read from suffolk.gov.uk/children-families-and-learning/schools/school-t. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
About Samuel Ward Academy
Samuel Ward Academy is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 18 in Haverhill, Suffolk, with 1,076 pupils.
TypeAcademy converter
PhaseSecondary
CouncilSuffolk
Pupils1,076 of 1,250 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formHas a sixth form
Opened1 November 2010
URN136322
Websitewww.samuelward.co.uk
From Get Information about Schools, as at 31 August 2026.
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Where it is
Chalkstone WayHaverhill
Suffolk
CB9 0LD
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