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Barnard Castle Prep School term dates
Barnard Castle Prep School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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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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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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Dates come from Barnard Castle Prep School's own communications and website. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
INSET days (school closed to pupils)
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Where: Barnard Castle
Website: www.barnardcastleschool.org.uk
Quick answers
When does Barnard Castle Prep School break up for the october half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 16 October 2026.
When do pupils go back to Barnard Castle Prep 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.
When are Barnard Castle Prep School's INSET days?
Barnard Castle Prep School is closed to pupils on Tuesday, 5 January 2027, Wednesday, 6 January 2027, Wednesday, 14 April 2027, Thursday, 2 September 2027, Friday, 3 September 2027, Tuesday, 4 January 2028, Wednesday, 5 January 2028, Tuesday, 18 April 2028. INSET (teacher training) days are staff-only.