SWINDON pupils prepare to go back to school this week - but not every class is back in session on the same day.

Many schools are having teacher training days today and Tuesday, with classes returning on Wednesday.

  • All Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy and Ridgeway School pupils return on Wednesday. 
  • Nova Hreod Academy's first day of term for Years 7 and 11 is on Wednesday but Years 8, 9 and 10 will have to wait until Monday.
  • Swindon Academy Years 6, 7, 11 and 12 students return on Wednesday along with the reception class, then Years 1 to 5, 8 to 10 and 13 come back on Monday September 9.
  • The brand-new Deanery Academy begins its first term on Wednesday.
  • Dorcan Academy Year 7 and 11 student leaders return on Wednesday and the rest of the Year 7 and 11 students join them on Thursday before the rest of the students return on Friday.
  • Year 7 students at Highworth Warneford School start on Tuesday and the rest start on Wednesday.
  • Years 7 and 12 at Royal Wootton Bassett Academy return on Tuesday, while other year groups return on Wednesday.
  • Commonweal School Years 7 and 12 return on Wednesday, with othe years coming back on Thursday.

The first half term of the new school year will end on Wednesday October 23, according to the borough council.

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