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Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School term dates
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Birmingham council's standard term dates. We don't have Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Birmingham council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Birmingham, West Midlands B27 7XY
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,152
Trust: ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
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Website: www.ilsley.bham.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Ofsted placed the school in special measures (May 2026). Safeguarding standards: met (May 2026).
- Post-16 provisionExpected standard
- InclusionUrgent improvement
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourUrgent improvement
- Leadership and governanceUrgent improvement
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Birmingham council's standard term dates — Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.