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Caldew School term dates
Caldew 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 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 CA5 7NN
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 990
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Website: caldew.cumbria.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, June 2022.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- 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 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 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 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 School may set its own, so check with the school.