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Blackwood Comprehensive School term dates
Blackwood Comprehensive School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Caerphilly council's standard term dates. We don't have Blackwood Comprehensive School's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but 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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
Caerphilly council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Blackwood, Caerphilly NP12 1ER
Phase: Secondary
Pupils: 957
Quick answers
When does Blackwood Comprehensive 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 Caerphilly council's standard term dates — Blackwood Comprehensive School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Blackwood Comprehensive 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.