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Bancroft's School
Independent school · Redbridge
| Address | 611-627 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RF |
|---|---|
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Pupils | 866 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Phone | 02085054821 |
| Website | https://www.bancrofts.org |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027
Half terms given as holiday dates; each period ends the last weekday before the holiday and restarts the first weekday after it. INSET = Staff CPD days. Year 7s (Thirds) start Wed 2 Sep (a staff CPD day). Prep staff CPD is Tue 5 Jan (Senior Mon 4 Jan); 7+ exam 4 Jan, 11+ exam 5 Jan. End-of-term times: Senior 12 noon (Dec/Jul), 3:45pm (Mar); Prep 12 noon / 3:30pm; Alphas & Betas 11.45am.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Wed 8 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 8 Nov 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 12 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 24 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 18 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Mon 6 Sep 2027, Tue 7 Sep 2027, Mon 10 Jan 2028
Half terms given as holiday dates; each period ends the last weekday before the holiday and restarts the first weekday after it. Autumn half term is two weeks (25 Oct - 5 Nov 2027). Year 7s start Tue 7 Sep 2027 (a staff CPD day). Prep staff CPD Tue 11 Jan 2028; 7+ exam 10 Jan, 11+ exam 11 Jan.
Admissions
Entry points: 11+, 16+
Admissions text is the bursaries page: the process has a first stage of entrance examinations followed by an interview stage. Bursaries are awarded at 11+ and 16+ after a means test; families with joint income below £74,000 may be eligible.
- Entrance examinations
- Interview
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | Epping, Theydon Bois | |
| Route 2 | Mile End, Hackney, Walthamstow, Wanstead | |
| Route 3 | Goodmayes, Clayhall, Hainault, Chigwell |
Cost: Annual Pass, Annual One-Way Pass, Termly Passes and 30 Ride Bundle; prices on the Zeelo routes page (not in text)
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.