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Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College term dates
Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Cheshire West and Chester council's standard term dates. We don't have Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College'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.
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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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October Half Term
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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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Cheshire West and Chester council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Chester, Cheshire CH1 5JH
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 651
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Website: www.blaconhighschool.net
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (May 2026).
- InclusionNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Cheshire West and Chester council's standard term dates — Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College?
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.