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Barnwell School term dates
Barnwell School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Hertfordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Barnwell 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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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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Hertfordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 9SW
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,270
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Website: www.barnwellschool.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (January 2026).
- Post-16 provisionExpected standard
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Barnwell 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 Hertfordshire council's standard term dates — Barnwell School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Barnwell 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.