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Barr Beacon School term dates
Barr Beacon School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Walsall council's standard term dates. We don't have Barr Beacon 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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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Walsall council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Walsall, West Midlands WS9 0RF
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,469
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Website: www.barrbeaconschool.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, November 2022.
- Sixth formOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Barr Beacon 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 Walsall council's standard term dates — Barr Beacon School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Barr Beacon 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.