Thurstable School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · 932 pupils · Tiptree, Colchester
The council’s dates, for reference
Thurstable School sets its own term dates. These are Essex’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.
Published through to 2027/28.
Last checked 1 September 2026
About Thurstable School
Thurstable School is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 16 in Tiptree, Colchester, with 932 pupils.
TypeAcademy converter
PhaseSecondary
TrustThurstable School
CouncilEssex
Pupils932 of 1,275 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
Opened1 August 2011
URN137241
Websitewww.thurstable.co.uk
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
Nearby schools
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Milldene Primary School
0.2 mi · Primary
Baynards Primary School
0.3 mi · Primary
St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School
0.6 mi · Primary
Messing Primary School
0.9 mi · Primary
Tiptree Heath Primary School
1 mi · Primary
Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
2.2 mi · Primary
Where it is
Maypole RoadTiptree
Colchester
Essex
CO5 0EW
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