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Caldew Lea School term dates
Caldew Lea School is off for the autumn half-term — back to school .
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These are Cumberland council's standard term dates. We don't have Caldew Lea 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
Summer Holiday
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Autumn Half-Term
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Christmas 2026
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Spring Half-Term
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Easter 2027
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Summer Half-Term
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Summer Holidays
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Cumberland council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Carlisle, Cumbria CA2 7BE
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 273
Trust: Cumbria Education Trust
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Website: www.caldewlea.cumbria.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, March 2024.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Caldew Lea School go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Cumberland council's standard term dates — Caldew Lea School may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does Caldew Lea School break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Cumberland council's standard term dates — Caldew Lea School may set its own, so check with the school.