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Heathfield School
Independent school · Bracknell Forest
| Address | London Road, Ascot, SL5 8BQ |
|---|---|
| Ages | 10–19 |
| Pupils | 157 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Phone | 01344898343 |
| Website | https://www.heathfieldschool.net |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 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 9 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 30 Apr 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027
Boarders return the evening before each term (Sun 6 Sep, Tue 5 Jan, Sun 18 Apr, 7pm). Half terms run from Friday 3pm to Sunday 7pm (16 Oct - 1 Nov, 12 Feb - 21 Feb, 28 May - 6 Jun); lessons resume the following Monday. Leave weekend Fri 30 Apr - Mon 3 May includes the bank holiday. Terms end 12 noon (Michaelmas after Carol Service). St Nicholas' Stalls Sat 21 Nov 2026.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Wed 15 Dec 2027 |
| Lent 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 24 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
Exeats: Fri 28 Apr 2028 to Mon 1 May 2028
Boarders return the evening before each term (Sun 5 Sep, Tue 4 Jan, Sun 23 Apr, 7pm). Half terms 15-31 Oct (no start time given), 11 Feb 3pm - 20 Feb 7pm, 26 May 3pm - 4 Jun 7pm; lessons resume the following Monday. Leave weekend Fri 28 Apr - Mon 1 May includes the bank holiday. Terms end 12 noon. St Nicholas' Stalls Sat 20 Nov 2027 (tbc).
Admissions
Entry points: Year 7, Year 9, 16+
Register with a £240 fee. Year 7 (and deferred Year 9) applicants sit an assessment in November of Year 6 with an interview with the Headmaster and a school reference; offers made before Christmas. Year 9 applicants in Years 7-8 follow the same process. Sixth Form applicants interview with the Headmaster and Head of Sixth Form; offers conditional on GCSE results.
- Cambridge Select Insight online test (numeracy, literacy, non-verbal ability)
- Interview with the Headmaster
- Reference from current school
- Sixth Form: interview and minimum six GCSE grades 9-4
Open events: Open Morning (10.00am) Saturday 21 November, Meet the Head morning Tuesday 13 October, Meet the Head morning Friday 20 November, Meet the Head morning Tuesday 01 December
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | Bourne End, Cookham, Taplow, Maidenhead, Bray | |
| Route 2 | Hammersmith, South Kensington | |
| Route 3 | Chiswick | |
| Route 4 | Langley, Datchet, Wraysbury, Virginia Water, Wentworth, Sunningdale, Ascot | |
| Route 5 | Kingston Vale, Richmond | |
| Route 6 | Farnham Common, Eton, Windsor, Oakley Green | |
| Route 7 | Shinfield, Wokingham | |
| Route 8 | Henley, Hurley, Maidenhead, Warfield | |
| Weekly London Mini Bus (boarders) | Chiswick, Hammersmith, South Kensington |
Cost: Weekly London service £25 per journey; daily bus charge payable termly in advance (amount not stated)
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.