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Beckfoot Thornton term dates
Beckfoot Thornton breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Bradford council's standard term dates. We don't have Beckfoot Thornton'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
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Return date not announced yet
Bradford council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Bradford, West Yorkshire BD13 3BH
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,243
Trust: Beckfoot Trust
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Website: www.beckfootthornton.org
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, September 2023.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Beckfoot Thornton break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Bradford council's standard term dates — Beckfoot Thornton may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Beckfoot Thornton?
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.