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Brannel School term dates
Brannel School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Cornwall council's standard term dates. We don't have Brannel 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
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
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
Cornwall council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: St Austell, Cornwall PL26 7RN
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 888
Trust: CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
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Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, April 2022.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
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Quick answers
When does Brannel 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 Cornwall council's standard term dates — Brannel School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Brannel 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.